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How to Apply

To fulfill the admission requirements, you need to:

  • Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited institution.
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study.
  • Have completed at least nine hours of agricultural economics or economics, a course in calculus and one in statistics.
  • Write and submit a statement of purpose.
  • If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 4.5 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 59 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 180.

Application dates

Please be sure to apply by the application deadlines below. Applications are considered beyond these deadlines, up to shortly before the semester, as space permits.

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Fall January 15 August
Spring September 1 January

Gather Your Papers

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

  • Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
  • Résumé or CV.
  • Statement of purpose describing your academic and career background and goals.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.
  • Please feel free to submit any other materials that you feel would give a clearer picture of your qualifications.

Complete the online application

Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.

  • Upload the above documents in the online application
  • Degree/delivery: Masters Distance (Online/Remote Site/etc.)
  • Academic program: Agricultural and Applied Economics-Distance (MS)
  • Domestic application fee: $75.00
  • International application fee: $100.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu

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