University of Missouri-Rolla

207 Parker Hall - 1870 Miner Circle
Rolla, MO 65409-0910
http://www.umr.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1870
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	4,313
Endowment	95,710,878
Application Deadline	July 1
Application Fee	35
Selectivity	More selective
Application Deadline	July 1
Tuition	7,889 in-state, 18,155 out-of-state
Room/Board	6,255

Services
Associated Firms	Anheuser-Busch; Gamin International; GM; Boeing; Schlumberger; SBC; Burns & McDonnell; Cerner Corp; ExxonMobil; Honeywell; Raytheon Systems; Rinker Materials; US Army Corps of Engineers; and Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT)
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums	Student Design Competition Center (includes 9 interdisciplinary competitive teams: Advanced Aero-Vehicle,Baja, Concrete Canoe, Formula SAE Racing, Human Powered Vehicle, Robotics, Solar Car, Solar House, Steel Bridge & Timber Bridge), Stoneghenge, Millenium Arch, Mineral Collection, Observatory, Waterjet Technology/Explosives Lab, Functional Underground Mine, Virtual Reality Lab; Advance Technology Classroom, Computer Integrated Manufaturing Center, Havener Student Center, Castleman Arts Performing Center
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Museums	Student Design Competition Center (includes 9 interdisciplinary competitive teams: Advanced Aero-Vehicle,Baja, Concrete Canoe, Formula SAE Racing, Human Powered Vehicle, Robotics, Solar Car, Solar House, Steel Bridge & Timber Bridge), Stoneghenge, Millenium Arch, Mineral Collection, Observatory, Waterjet Technology/Explosives Lab, Functional Underground Mine, Virtual Reality Lab; Advance Technology Classroom, Computer Integrated Manufaturing Center, Havener Student Center, Castleman Arts Performing Center
Periodical Subs	2,318
# of Books	551,450
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	52%
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	25%
Students in sororities	24%
Campus Size	284 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	58%
College housing types	coed dorms (58%), women's dorms, men's dorms, sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (25%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%), cooperative housing (1%), other housing options (1%)
Popular Events	Blue Key Block Party, St. Pat's Weekend, Homecoming, Greek Week, International Students Day, Family Weekend, Campus Performing Arts Series.
Nearest Airport	St. Louis, MO (100), Springfield,MO (100)
Nearest Train	Jefferson City, MO (45)
Army ROTC	Offered on campus
Navy ROTC	Offered at cooperating institution
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations	200
# of fraternities	21
# of sororities	4
Students in fraternities	25%
Students in sororities	24%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) Missouri Miner (weekly)
Honor Societies	28 total. Alpha Chi Sigma, Alpha Iota Delta, Alpha Nu Sigma, Alpha Sigma Mu, Blue Key, Chi Epsilon, Eta Kappa Nu, Kappa Kappa Psi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Keramos, National Residence Hall Honorary, Omega Chi Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Sigma, Pi Epsilon Tau, Pi Tau Sigma, Psi Chi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Gamma Tau, Sigma Pi Sigma, Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Tau Beta Sigma, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Chancellor's Leadership Aumni Assocation, Sigma Tau Delta.
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) 14 total. Baptist Student Union, Catholic Newman Center, Christian Campus Fellowship, Christian Science Organization, Common Call Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Jewish Student Association, Koinonia, Latter Day Saints Student Association, Lutheran Student Center, Muslim Students Association, Society of All Paths, The Vine, Voices of Inspiration, Wesley House, Chi Alpha.
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) 15 total. African Students Association, Arab Students Club, Association of Black Students, Chinese Students & Scholars, Chinese Students Association, India Association, International Students Club, Korean Students Association, Malaysian Students Organization, Thai Students Association, Turkish Students Association, Vietnamese Students Association. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Black Man's Think Tank.
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) American Association of Petroleum Geologists, American Ceramic Society, American Concrete Institute, American Foundryman's Society, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Nuclear Society, American Society of Engineering Management, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refridgeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Association for Computing Machinery, Association of Engineering Geologists, Association of General Contractors, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Economics Student Professional Association, El Club De Espanol, French Club, Helix Life Science Club, History Club, Iron & Steel Professional Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers, International Society for Explosive Engineers, Living Poets Society, Mathematical Association of America, Society of American Military Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Society of Mining Engineers, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Society of Physics Students, Student Association of Management Systems, Student Missouri State Teachers Association, W. T. Schrenk Society, Water Environment Federation, Associated Students of the University of Missouri, Council of Graduate Students, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Residence Hall Association, Student Council, St. Pat's Celebration Committee, Student Union Board, KMNR Radio, Missouri Miner, Rollamo Yearbook, Southwinds, Aikido Club, Ballroom Dancing Club, Chess Club, Cycling Club, Fencing Club, Gaming Association, In-Line Roller Hockey Club, Intramural Managers Association, Juggling Club, Lacrosse Club, Pershing Rifles, Racquetball Club, Rugby club, Spelunkers Club, Trap & Skeet Club, Ultimate! Club, Quadrangle Hall Associtation, Thomas Jefferson Hall Association, Academic Competition Team, Advances AeroVehicle Group, Arnold Air Society, Association of United States Army, Blue Sabres, Collegiate Eagle Scouts Assoc. , DaVinci Society, Delta Omicron Lambda, Formula SAE, Human Powered Vehicle Team, International Assoc. for the Exchange of Students in Technology & Engineering, Independents, Libertarians of UMR, M Club, Radio Club, Raiders, Robotics Competition Team, Rotoract, Show Me Anime, Society of Phenomenal Women, Solar Car Team, Theta Tau Omega, Toastmasters, Alpha Phi Omega, Circle K, Gamma Alpha Delta, Habitat for Humanity, Intercollegiate Knights, Lambda Sigma Pi, Omega Sigma, Up til Dawn. Campus Committees: Academic Assessment Committee, Athletic Committee, Campus Safety and Risk Management Committee, Computer Policy Committee, Facilities Planning Committee, Library and Learning Resources Committee, Parking, Security & Traffic Committee, Public Occasions Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Student Awards & Financial Aid Committee, Student Conduct Committee, Scholastic Appeals Committee, Archtectural Engineering Institute, Women In Mining, College Republicans.