Missouri University of Science and Technology: Review & Facts

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Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium four-year, public school with 7,080 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1870 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Rolla, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

At Missouri University of Science and Technology you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

68

Missouri University of Science and Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Physics, and Geology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Missouri University of Science and Technology is high at 86% (well above Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

86%

Good

The graduation rate at Missouri University of Science and Technology is good - 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Missouri University of Science and Technology is reasonably decent: 18:1. Read more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $30,200 a year. The additional fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology not covered by tuition are around $1,800; which makes it a total of $32,000 a year.

Read the details about Missouri University of Science and Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

81%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 6,311 applications were submitted and 5,143 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$7,300

High

Missouri University of Science and Technology provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Missouri University of Science and Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Missouri University of Science and Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, roughly $7,300 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Missouri University of Science and Technology seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Missouri University of Science and Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Missouri University of Science and Technology
300 W.13th Street
Rolla, Missouri
65409, USA