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University of Missouri-Columbia Men's Football

Welcome to the University of Missouri-Columbia men's football recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from Columbia, Missouri. Led by head coach Eliah Drinkwitz, University of Missouri-Columbia pairs a 79% acceptance rate with a 75% graduation rate and a $22,169 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
122
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
33,430
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
79%
State
Missouri
City
Columbia
Address
105 Jesse Hall
Staff
Eliah Drinkwitz
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 63% of games over the last five seasons.

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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 61% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
93%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$52,756
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$63,403
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 26% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$13,658
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$34,877
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,140
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$22,169
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$55
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 83% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$53,301,146
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$7,300,308
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