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Best Colleges for Nursing in Missouri

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Missouri, led by Saint Louis University, Missouri Southern State University and University of Missouri-Kansas City. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Missouri?

Based on our rankings, Saint Louis University is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Missouri. Other top choices include Missouri Southern State University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Missouri-St Louis.

What are the best Nursing schools?

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

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $27,318 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 Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing 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 Nursing 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 Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $54,711 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Saint Louis University — Saint Louis, MO · 75% acceptance · SAT 1,317 · $55,760 tuition · 80% grad rate
  2. 2. Missouri Southern State University — Joplin, MO · 97% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $17,080 tuition · 42% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Missouri-Kansas City — Kansas City, MO · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $30,227 tuition · 55% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Missouri-St Louis — Saint Louis, MO · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,199 · $35,112 tuition · 57% grad rate
  5. 5. Rockhurst University — Kansas City, MO · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $44,966 tuition · 75% grad rate
  6. 6. Lindenwood University — Saint Charles, MO · 56.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $21,600 tuition · 49% grad rate
  7. 7. Missouri Baptist University — Saint Louis, MO · 68.6% acceptance · SAT 910 · $34,612 tuition · 48% grad rate
  8. 8. Truman State University — Kirksville, MO · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,320 · $18,566 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. Northwest Missouri State University — Maryville, MO · 86.1% acceptance · SAT 1,119 · $17,324 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Missouri State University-Springfield — Springfield, MO · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,122 · $18,770 tuition · 58% grad rate
  11. 11. Avila University — Kansas City, MO · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 972 · $42,000 tuition · 52% grad rate
  12. 12. Columbia College — Columbia, MO · $25,826 tuition · 42% grad rate
  13. 13. College of the Ozarks — Point Lookout, MO · 12% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $22,320 tuition · 64% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Central Missouri — Warrensburg, MO · 63.8% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $18,600 tuition · 54% grad rate
  15. 15. Southeast Missouri State University — Cape Girardeau, MO · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 950 · $9,903 tuition · 58% grad rate
  16. 16. Culver-Stockton College — Canton, MO · 99.1% acceptance · $30,875 tuition · 45% grad rate
  17. 17. Missouri Western State University — Saint Joseph, MO · $20,866 tuition · 39% grad rate

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