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Department of Psychological Sciences
210 McAlester Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-2500
phone: 573-882-6860
fax: 573-882-7710
email: SkylesB@missouri.edu
Graduate Program: 573-882-0838 or gradpsych@missouri.edu		 MU Department of Psychological Sciences

Information for Prospective Graduate Students

Graduate Student Life

In Columbia, it is easy to live well on a graduate student's budget. Consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S., cost of living in Columbia is below the national average. Columbia is a charming college town with many unique shops, bars, and restaurants. There are many city and state parks nearby with opportunities for hiking, fishing, biking, and canoeing.

The atmosphere in the Department of Psychological Sciences is supportive and friendly. GASP, the Graduate Association of Students in Psychology, organizes social events for students throughout the year, from informal get-togethers to weekend canoeing trips and poker tournaments.

Projected Budget for Graduate Students - 2007-2008
This assumes 9 months of study and a 20-hour teaching or research assistantship.

Combined Fall and Spring Fees:

  • $259 Recreation Facility Fee
  • $199 Student Activity Fee
  • $234 Information Technology Fee
  • $178 Prepaid Health Fee
  • $8,100 Room and Board
  • $940 Books and Supplies
  • $5,432 Personal Expenses
  • $15,342 Total
The educational fee of $5,738 not listed above is waived for students with qualifying research assistantships and teaching assistantships. 		Graduate Program