University of Missouri
Investment & Impact
How much does University of Missouri spend on women's tennis?
University of Missouri reported $1,305,524 in total women's tennis expenses in the 2025 EADA survey, ranking #43 of 1141 women's tennis programs nationally. Figures are school-reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does University of Missouri offer athletic scholarships for women's athletes?
In the 2025 EADA survey, University of Missouri's athletically related student aid averaged about $23,578 per women's athlete across all women's sports. Aid is reported at the school level, not per team.
How much does University of Missouri spend on recruiting women's athletes?
University of Missouri reported $609,005 in total recruiting expenses for women's teams in the 2025 EADA survey (school-wide, all women's sports).
Can college athletes in Missouri earn NIL money?
Missouri's college NIL law (HB 297, 2021, expanded by HB 417 in 2023) allows college athletes to earn NIL compensation and lets schools facilitate deals. (Verified 2026-06-11; source: https://www.mshsaa.org/activities/Eligibility/EligibilityStandards.aspx.)
Public DOE EADA filing, 2025 survey · figures are school-reported
How big is the University of Missouri women's tennis roster?
University of Missouri listed 9 players on its women's tennis roster in its 2025 filing, 10% below the Southeastern Conference median of 10.
University of Missouri's women's tennis roster has grown over 5 years, from 6 players in 2020 to 9 in 2025.
A smaller squad usually means each recruit is closer to the lineup, and one injury or transfer changes the team's season more.
| Survey year | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 |
How many coaches does University of Missouri women's tennis have?
University of Missouri lists 1 head coach and 2 assistants for women's tennis, which works out to about 3 players per coach, well below the NCAA Division I median of 4, by 25%.
Fewer players per coach generally means more individual court time with a coach during practice.
What does University of Missouri spend on women's tennis?
University of Missouri reported $1,305,524 in total women's tennis expenses for 2025, 142% above the NCAA Division I median of $539,981.
Day-to-day operating spending on the women's team came to about $26,227 per player in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $10,243, by 156%.
Against the Southeastern Conference median it is 17% below the Southeastern Conference median of $31,478.
Recruiting spending, which EADA reports for all women's sports at the school together rather than for tennis alone, was about $2,781 per female athlete in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $1,044, by 166%.
Total women's tennis expenses rose 87% between 2020 and 2025, from $699,813 to $1,305,524.
Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
What is University of Missouri like academically?
University of Missouri is a large public university offering graduate degrees that admits 78% of applicants, open to most applicants by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.
Admitted students' SAT scores average 1247, so a solid but not exceptional academic record fits the typical admit.
The full cost of attendance is around $31,713 a year, above the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $20,268 after grants and scholarships, in the above the median nationally, so aid covers roughly 36% of the sticker price on average.
Tuition is $14,837 for MO residents and $36,056 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.
75% of students finish their degree within six years, in the top quarter of colleges nationally and 93% of first-year students return for a second year.
Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $63,403, among the top quarter of colleges.
What can you study at University of Missouri?
No single field dominates: the largest, Business, Management & Marketing, is 18% of degrees, with Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies, Health Professions and others close behind.
The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data; a recruit should ask the coach how practice and travel fit around a specific major’s lab or clinical hours.
- Business/Commerce, General (627 degrees)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (439 degrees)
- Journalism (390 degrees)
- Psychology, General (278 degrees)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (253 degrees)
- Biology, General (210 degrees)
- Communication and Media Studies (184 degrees)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (180 degrees)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (172 degrees)
- Accounting and Related Services (141 degrees)
What is Columbia, MO like to live in?
University of Missouri sits in Columbia, a mid-sized city of about 127,000 people in Boone County, Missouri.
The median household in Columbia earns about $64,488, which is about the Missouri median ($68,920) but below the national median ($78,538).
Housing costs more here than in most of Missouri: a typical home is valued around $268,300, 24% above the state median and rents are typical for the state, about $1,067 a month.
Getting around is quick: the average commute is 17 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive, though 6% of workers walk.
It reads as a college town: 17% of residents are 20 to 24, roughly 2.6 times the national share, and the median age of 29 is younger than the country's 39.
57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the Missouri average of 32%.
What other teams does University of Missouri field?
This is the only University of Missouri team with a public profile here so far.
Program Info
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Sport | Women's Tennis |
| Location | Columbia, MO |
| Enrollment | 23,929 |
| Type | public |
| Highest degree | Graduate |
The University of Missouri, often called Mizzou, is a public flagship research university located in Columbia, Missouri, a mid-sized college town set roughly between St. Louis and Kansas City in the central part of the state. Columbia is widely regarded as a classic college community, with a lively downtown, a strong local culture built around the university, and a relatively affordable cost of living compared with larger metro areas. The campus blends historic architecture, including its well-known landmark columns on Francis Quadrangle, with modern academic and athletic facilities. As the state's land-grant flagship, Mizzou offers a broad range of academic programs and a large, spirited student body, giving student-athletes both a comprehensive university experience and the energy of SEC athletics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What division is University of Missouri tennis?
- University of Missouri (Mizzou) women's tennis competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of collegiate athletics. The program is a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
- What conference does University of Missouri compete in?
- The University of Missouri competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), one of the most competitive Division I conferences in the United States. The school's athletic teams are known as the Missouri Tigers.
- Where is the University of Missouri located?
- The University of Missouri is located in Columbia, Missouri, a mid-sized college town in the central part of the state, situated roughly between St. Louis and Kansas City. The university is the state's public flagship and is commonly known as Mizzou.
- How do I get recruited for college tennis at the NCAA Division I level?
- Getting recruited for NCAA Division I tennis typically starts with building a strong record of competitive tournament results, maintaining a recognized ranking, and meeting NCAA academic eligibility standards. Athletes should create a clear recruiting profile with their match results, playing style, and self-reported academic information, then proactively share it with college programs. Level Field Combine helps athletes organize this information and get it in front of programs like Missouri Women's Tennis.
- What is the difference between NCAA Division I and other divisions?
- NCAA Division I is the highest and most competitive level of college athletics, generally featuring larger athletic budgets, full athletic scholarships, and the most demanding training and competition schedules. Division II and Division III programs offer strong tennis as well, but with differing scholarship structures and time commitments. SEC programs like the University of Missouri compete at the top of Division I.
- How can I get on the University of Missouri Women’s Tennis program’s radar?
- To get on a program's radar, build a complete and factual recruiting profile that highlights your competitive results, tournament experience, playing style, and self-reported academics, then make it easy to find and share. Level Field Combine is built to help tennis recruits present this information clearly so Division I programs like Missouri Women's Tennis can discover and evaluate prospective athletes.
- Does University of Missouri have a women's tennis team?
- Yes. University of Missouri fields a NCAA Division I women's tennis team in the Southeastern Conference and reported 9 players in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing.
- What division is University of Missouri women's tennis?
- University of Missouri competes in NCAA Division I in the Southeastern Conference. Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
- How does the University of Missouri women's tennis roster compare with other Southeastern Conference programs?
- With 9 players in 2025, University of Missouri is 10% below the Southeastern Conference median of 10, based on 13 Southeastern Conference programs that reported women's tennis that year.
- How many coaches does the University of Missouri women's tennis team have?
- 3 on the 2025 filing (1 head, 2 assistant), about 3 players per coach, 25% below the NCAA Division I median of 4.
- How much does it cost to attend University of Missouri?
- The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $31,713 a year, and an average net price of $20,268 after grants and scholarships. Athletic aid, where the division allows it, comes on top of that and varies by recruit.
- Where is University of Missouri?
- University of Missouri is in Columbia, MO, in the Plains region, in what the Department of Education classes as a city.
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