What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 162 |
| Business/Commerce | 155 |
| Psychology | 76 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 72 |
| Accounting | 58 |
| Human Services | 55 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management | 37 |
Show the other 33 majors
| Information Science/Studies | 32 |
| Finance | 30 |
| Nursing Practice | 27 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 26 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 21 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 21 |
| History | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 19 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 9 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| Real Estate | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Project Management | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Child Development | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, American Midwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, American Midwest Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Columbia, MO
219,426 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Columbia Regional (COU)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.0 of 20
Elevation
766 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
22°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
17.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
41 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$980 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Stephens College1 mi
- University of Missouri-Columbia1 mi
- William Woods University21 mi
- Westminster College21 mi
- Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences23 mi
- Lincoln University28 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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