On November 23, 1871, the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy opened in Rolla. It was one of the first universities in the country to specialize in technology and engineering thanks in large part to the Morrill Act of 1862. The college was designed around sciences, especially mining, due to the large industrial needs in Missouri at the time. Today, it is called Missouri S&T and is still one of the top engineering universities in the United States.
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The Name Changes
The institution changed its name to reflect that role as the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) in 1964. The school changed names again in 2008 to Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) to showcase its top tier ranking once again as a technological institution that has produced many NASA astronauts, brilliant nuclear scientists, physicists, and computer scientists.
Missouri S&T Today
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The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines, including engineering, applied sciences, business, humanities, and the arts. Missouri S&T is recognized for its research contributions and collaboration with industries.
The campus is known for its strong engineering programs and has a reputation for producing graduates who excel in their respective fields. Additionally, the university is involved in various research initiatives and projects that contribute to advancements in technology and innovation.
Stats
Undergraduate enrollment – 5,500
Total enrollment – 7,000+
77% male
23% female
Average SAT is 1250
#1 Public University in Missouri for Return on Investment (Georgetown Center on Education and Workforce)
#3 Public University for Best Career Advancement (Princeton Review)
#7 Best Value College in the United States (Smart Asset)