Application Deadlines
| Spring Semester - November 15 |
Summer Semester - April 15 |
Fall Semester - December 31 |
To apply: electronic applications are available on the University of Missouri Graduate School Admissions Homepage. Students applying for the online programs should state which online program they wish to pursue in their personal statements.
International Students: Please visit the International Center's website for more detailed information about admissions.
Qualifications for Admission
Admission will be based on several factors, including:
• Statement of Purpose Outlining Career Goals and Department Fit
• Cumulative grade point average
• Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (taken within the past 5 years)
• Scores on the TOEFL examination (for International applicants only)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copies of officlal transcripts
• Research/Professional experience (please submit your curriculum vita or resume)
Admission to Online Programs will be based on the following:
• Statement of Purpose Outlining Career Goals
• Cumulative grade point average
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts
• Research/Professional experience (please submit your curriculum vita or resume)
In the past, successful applicants typically have had
• A grade point average exceeding 3.0 (on a 4.0 system) for the last 60 hours of the Bachelor's degree.
• GRE scores at or above the 50th percentile on two of the three subtests (verbal, quantitative,
and analytical writing).
• TOEFL scores of at least 550 paper-based, 213 computer-
based, or 70 Internet-based (International applicants).
| "I chose Mizzou because it is a world class University." Graham McCaulley, PhD student in Family Studies |
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Helpful Information
Application Checklist
Application for Graduate Admission
Application fee
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcripts of all college credit
A statement of purpose (personal statement)
Official TOEFL examination scores (International students only)
Official GRE scores (University Code: 6875; HDFS Code: 4602)
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"I chose Mizzou because it provided me with the opportunity to work with and learn from well-known, respected researchers in my field of study." Tamara Coon, PhD student |
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Send completed materials that you are unable to upload to the following address:
Graduate Student Admissions
210 Jesse Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211
Send questions concerning the application process to:
Marilyn Coleman, Director of Graduate Studies
314 Gentry Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211
ColemanMA@missouri.edu
(573) 882-4360
