The Robert J. Trulaske Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri-Columbia ranked No. 71 in Poets&Quants‘ 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, Trulaske ranked 90th in Admission Standards, 60th in Career Outcomes, and 56th in Academic Experience, based solely on our alumni survey.
The college had an acceptance rate of 77.6% for its fall 2024 incoming class, with an average SAT score of 1175 and a six-year graduation rate of 78.5%.
Trulaske students gain extensive real-world experience throughout their undergraduate education. In career data, 98% of both the Class of 2023 and the Class of 2024 graduates completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation, highlighting the school’s emphasis on professional preparedness. Employment within three months of graduation was achieved by 85.69% of 2023 graduates and 91.25% of 2024 graduates.
The average salary for 2024 graduates was $62,083, with 17.1% reporting an average signing bonus of $6,146. Trulaske graduates are sought after by leading firms, with top employers including KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte, Central Bank, Enterprise, Northwestern Mutual, PepsiCo, Altria, Amazon, Arrive Logistics, Lockton Companies, and State Farm Insurance.
PROFESSIONAL EDGE PROGRAM
A distinctive feature is Trulaske’s Professional EDGE program, designed to prepare students for business careers through a structured, multi-year approach to professional development. The program includes a freshman seminar course, a pre-internship course, and a series of workshops offering contemporary insights into the evolving business landscape. Students receive hands-on exposure to networking, leadership development, and business fundamentals, ensuring they are career-ready before graduation.
In the past three years, Trulaske has introduced several strategic initiatives to enhance student learning, industry engagement, and career outcomes. One of the most impactful changes has been the development of Career Pathway Programs, designed in collaboration with companies and alumni. These programs provide students with in-depth knowledge of specific industries through a structured approach that includes alumni mentorship, job shadowing, company visits, and co-curriculum development. By integrating industry expertise directly into the curriculum, Trulaske ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in their chosen fields.
A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS EDUCATION
Trulaske students have access to a diverse portfolio of business majors that align with industry demands and career aspirations. Undergraduate business programs include Accountancy, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Each program emphasizes critical business skills, analytical thinking, and leadership development, preparing students for roles in top-tier firms and organizations.
Through its strong emphasis on experiential learning, innovative professional development programs, and deep industry connections, the Robert J. Trulaske Sr. College of Business provides a well-rounded, hands-on education that equips graduates with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in today’s competitive business environment.
ALUMNI SAY
“I traded for the schools’ endowment fund, where I personally oversaw the ±$500k financials sector of our fund. This experience not only sparked my interest in the business world but enabled me to be able to analyze how a business is operating. This has been crucial to my work experience. Today I work on a team that sells the most high-end full-service (the most operationally complex) hotel assets in the Midwest and I owe it to my time in business school.”
“I think a lot of people overlook the University of Missouri as a business school, particularly as someone who comes from the North East I didn’t really know about it. I can say that with the amount of passionate alumni from the school, there are tons of resources in every field of business if you go looking for it.”
“The Trulaske College of Business does an amazing job providing various opportunities for any degree path. My degree in particular allowed for a very diverse range of study and gave me countless connections around the world.”
“I can’t be grateful enough for my time at Trulaske. The professors truly care about you both professionally and personally. They are experts in their field. There are a few of them that have positively impacted my life forever. For that, again, I’m truly grateful!”
