BS Civil Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Civil engineers are responsible for design, construction, and operation of our public and private infrastructure, for protecting our natural resources, and for preserving the health and safety of the general public. Civil engineers are vital to our nation’s economic vitality as they provide infrastructure for safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation of people and goods.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Civil Engineering | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Students are introduced to Civil Engineering and professional engineering design practices in the CV_ENG 1000 course. Additional engineering topics also include basic computer and graphics courses.

Career pathways

Graduates are well prepared to become licensed Professional Engineers. Graduates are commonly employed by private firms that provide design and consulting services, by construction contractors that build our infrastructure, and by government agencies responsible for specific components of the nation’s infrastructure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the University of Missouri undergraduate admission, not specific to this major: The application deadline for the MS accelerated program will be March 1st for fall admission and October 1st for spring admission. Undergraduate seniors will be considered for the program, but depending on the number and level of courses taken, the length of their program may be extended. An individual plan of study will be developed for students applying later than the second semester of their junior year. In order for a student to participate in the accelerated program they must: Have completed at least 90 credit hours towards a bachelor's degree. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 by the end of their junior year. Identify a faculty member in the area of interest that can serve as graduate advisor. Meet admission criteria for the MS set by each program area within the department.

Domestic applicants: USD 19,034 a year (2026-27). Missouri resident tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring, 12-18 credit hours per term flat rate), Tuition Tier 3; the tier is assigned by major in the Cashiers Office tuition calculator (cashiers.missouri.edu/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate Source

International applicants: USD 42,196 a year (2026-27). Non-Missouri resident tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring, 12-18 credit hours per term flat rate), Tuition Tier 3; the tier is assigned by major in the Cashiers Office tuition calculator. Excludes the $1,256 mandatory fees, housing and Source

Freshman applicants can apply for the Fall term; the Mizzou application and Common Application open on Aug. 1 for the following academic year. Transfer students can begin in the Fall, Spring or Summer term.

Transfer applications are listed for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 entry.

Freshman applications open Aug. 1; the priority deadline for admission and scholarship consideration is Dec. 1 and the application deadline is July 1. Admission decisions are released from Oct. 1 on a rolling basis. Honors College applications open Sept. 15 and close Feb. 1.

Transfer applications for Spring 2027 opened May 1, 2026 and for Fall 2027 open Aug. 1, 2026; the FAFSA deadline is Feb. 1, 2027 and the deadline for general, competitive and departmental scholarships for Fall 2027 transfers is Feb. 1, 2027.

Freshman applicants apply through the Mizzou Application or the Common Application, pay a $55 application fee, and may apply with ACT or SAT scores or through the test-optional review (homeschooled students and students from non-accredited schools must submit a test score).

International undergraduate applicants have no application deadline (applying 6-12 months before the start term is recommended), pay a $65 application fee, and are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores; an English proficiency exam score is required.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/

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