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Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly known as the University of Missouri–Rolla, is a co-educational, public university situated in Rolla, Missouri. The name of the university was recently changed in 2008. Missouri S&T is part of the University of Missouri System. The university was established in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. It earned university status in 1964.
The academic departments of Missouri University of Science and Technology are:
- Arts, Languages & Philosophy
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- History & Political Science
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Nuclear Engineering
- Physics
The Missouri University of Science and Technology sponsors athletic teams in baseball, track & field, basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, football, swimming and volleyball.
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Campus Location1870 Miner Circle
Rolla, MO 65409
USA
Main Tel: (573) 341-4111
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, computer science and engineering, and science.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 910 | 29 | | Master | 430 | 27 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 164 | 12 | | Doctorale | 63 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 6,166 in 2007-2008 (5,323 full-time equivalent). About 77% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 23% of the class. Undergrads are 73% of enrolled students and graduate students are 27%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,488 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,579 | | Room | $ 4,350 | | Board | $ 2,685 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 2,346 |
Financial Aid: Missouri University Of Science And Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 204 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 88 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 88 |
Housing and MealsMissouri University Of Science And Technology provides on-campus housing for 1,813 of its 5,323 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsSchool sports include football (Other), basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference), baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference), and track (Great Lakes Valley Conference). The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 197 male students received the aid (men were 79% of those receiving aid) and 52 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 21% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 92% | | Women | 91% | | All | 92% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 590-690 | | Math | 525-670 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (47 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (250 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING (1,100 awarded) - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS (38 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (30 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) SCIENCE (85 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physics
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