University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, MO

MU says, "All baccalaureate graduates of the University of Missouri should have a sound intellectual foundation in the liberal arts and sciences which provides the ability to reason and think clearly; write and speak coherently; understand important issues confronting society; understand the importance of international affairs in an increasingly interdependent global environment; understand our culture and history; appreciate the fine arts and humanities; [and] understand major scientific and technological influences in society." [Source]

  • Website:http://www.missouri.edu/
  • Graduation Rate:68%
  • Tuition & Fees (In State):$8,501 annually
  • Tuition & Fees (Out of State):$19,592 annually

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    YES

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because even though the State of Missouri has a Constitutions requirement, students may fulfill it by taking a course in Missouri history or U.S. history courses covering a narrow chronological period.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

B

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