Criteria Description Quality of Education Exceptional In-State University The Missouri School of Journalism is ranked in the Top 10 Best Journalism Schools in America. Although I am not considering to pursue a career in journalism, Mizzou is also recognized in their Education and Law programs. Location Columbia, Missouri is located nearly 115 miles West of St. Louis, Missouri. The location is important to me because it is close to where my family lives.  Size, Diversity Mizzou is just the right size for me.  There are currently an approximate amount of 28,184 people enrolled.  Out of the near 30,000 people enrolled, the population is very diverse.  I would enjoy attending Mizzou because of the diversity and the amount of people enrolled at the college. Scholarships Mizzou offers a variety of scholarships to prospective students, undergraduates and even to adult students. Scholarships prize money ranges from $1,500 to $10,000 a year. As of July of 2009, I have not taken my ACT or SAT Tests, which means I am not qualified for any of the scholarships offered.  I will also have needed to apply to the school before becoming eligible to recieve any scholarships. Athletics Mizzou offers a variety of different athletics (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Golf, and Tennis). Mizzou is a Division I Athletics School. I would like to attend a college which is known for some of their athletics, such as Mizzou and its football team. Majors Offered Mizzou offers a variety of majors. Some of which are Education and Veterinary Medicine.  Due to my interest in Education and Veterinary Medicine, Mizzou would be an option to consider, because it would fulfill my needs of becoming a teacher or veterinarian. Tuition Since I live in the state of Missouri, it would cost me $20,600 (In-State Tuition).  It would be more reasonable than going to an Out-of-State school when Mizzou offers the same programs that I would be considering. The Out-of-State Tuition would be $30,950. My Eligibility Since I have not yet taken my ACT or SAT Tests, nor have I started my Junior year of High School, I do not know if I am eligible to attend Mizzou.  Although it is a goal of mine to be accepted, I do not know if I am eligible. If I apply myself, like I always do, I believe that I will be eligible. Coed vs. Single-sex Mizzou is a coed university. I would like to go to a coed school if I was accepted, because there would be more people to meet, the school would be larger, instead of a university made up of only one gender. Public/Private Mizzou is a public university in the state of Missouri. I would like to attend a public school, but if a private school provided better opportunities for me, I would choose to go to a private school over a public school.

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