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Best Colleges for Business Administration in Missouri

The best colleges for a Business Administration degree in Missouri, led by Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis University and Missouri Southern State University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Business Administration programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Business Administration in Missouri?

Based on our rankings, Washington University in St Louis is the top-ranked college for Business Administration in Missouri. Other top choices include Saint Louis University, Missouri Southern State University, Webster University.

What are the best Business Administration schools?

The best Business Administration schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis University, Missouri Southern State University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Business Administration?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Business Administration programs is approximately $29,813 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Business Administration degree?

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Business Administration rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Business Administration graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Business Administration programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $61,930 per year. Below are the highest-paying Business Administration programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Washington University in St Louis — St. Louis, MO · 12.1% acceptance · SAT 1,530 · $65,790 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. Saint Louis University — Saint Louis, MO · 75% acceptance · SAT 1,317 · $55,760 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. Missouri Southern State University — Joplin, MO · 97% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $17,080 tuition · 42% grad rate
  4. 4. Webster University — Saint Louis, MO · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $31,750 tuition · 64% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Missouri-St Louis — Saint Louis, MO · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,199 · $35,112 tuition · 57% grad rate
  6. 6. Missouri State University-Springfield — Springfield, MO · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,122 · $18,770 tuition · 58% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Missouri-Kansas City — Kansas City, MO · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $30,227 tuition · 55% grad rate
  8. 8. Rockhurst University — Kansas City, MO · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $44,966 tuition · 75% grad rate
  9. 9. Missouri University of Science and Technology — Rolla, MO · 72.6% acceptance · SAT 1,317 · $33,248 tuition · 64% grad rate
  10. 10. Truman State University — Kirksville, MO · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,320 · $18,566 tuition · 69% grad rate
  11. 11. Lindenwood University — Saint Charles, MO · 56.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $21,600 tuition · 49% grad rate
  12. 12. Avila University — Kansas City, MO · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 972 · $42,000 tuition · 52% grad rate
  13. 13. William Woods University — Fulton, MO · 71% acceptance · $30,340 tuition · 47% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Central Missouri — Warrensburg, MO · 63.8% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $18,600 tuition · 54% grad rate
  15. 15. Missouri Baptist University — Saint Louis, MO · 68.6% acceptance · SAT 910 · $34,612 tuition · 48% grad rate
  16. 16. Columbia College — Columbia, MO · $25,826 tuition · 42% grad rate
  17. 17. Fontbonne University — St. Louis, MO · 92% acceptance · SAT 1,040 · $30,800 tuition · 40% grad rate
  18. 18. Missouri Valley College — Marshall, MO · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 974 · $23,700 tuition · 22% grad rate
  19. 19. Evangel University — Springfield, MO · 71.6% acceptance · SAT 1,188 · $28,548 tuition · 65% grad rate
  20. 20. Drury University — Springfield, MO · 57.6% acceptance · SAT 1,218 · $36,745 tuition · 62% grad rate
  21. 21. College of the Ozarks — Point Lookout, MO · 12% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $22,320 tuition · 64% grad rate
  22. 22. Northwest Missouri State University — Maryville, MO · 86.1% acceptance · SAT 1,119 · $17,324 tuition · 54% grad rate
  23. 23. Southeast Missouri State University — Cape Girardeau, MO · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 950 · $9,903 tuition · 58% grad rate
  24. 24. Culver-Stockton College — Canton, MO · 99.1% acceptance · $30,875 tuition · 45% grad rate
  25. 25. Missouri Western State University — Saint Joseph, MO · $20,866 tuition · 39% grad rate

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