Missouri University of Science and Technology

The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a public space grant university in Rolla, Missouri. It is part of the University of Missouri System. Known for its engineering school, Missouri S&T offers degree programs in business and management systems, information science and technology, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts.

Overview

Missouri S&T was founded in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, the first technological learning institution west of the Mississippi River. Since then, it has grown into a comprehensive, technological research university with nearly 100 degree programs in 40 areas of study. The university's emphasis on hands-on learning, research, and the liberal arts exposes students to the interactions among science, technology, and society. The institution also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and events that add to the vibrant campus life, including sports, clubs, and organizations. Missouri S&T has a strong commitment to research and innovation, and its vision is to be the leading public technological research university known for its excellence in education, research, and service to the nation and the world.