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Best Colleges in Missouri

All 86 colleges in Missouri, ranked by overall quality and led by Washington University in St Louis, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis and Chamberlain University-Missouri. 27 public, 59 private. median out-of-state tuition $18,566. lowest in-state tuition $3,048 at St Charles Community College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Missouri?

Based on our overall rankings, Washington University in St Louis is the top-ranked college in Missouri. Other strong choices include University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, Chamberlain University-Missouri, Saint Louis University.

How many colleges are in Missouri?

We track 86 four-year colleges in Missouri, including 27 public institutions and 59 private ones.

How much does college cost in Missouri?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Missouri is approximately $18,566 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Missouri?

The best public colleges in Missouri include Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Missouri-Columbia, State Technical College of Missouri. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Missouri?

The best private colleges in Missouri include Washington University in St Louis, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, Chamberlain University-Missouri. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Missouri rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Missouri

  1. 1. Washington University in St Louis — St. Louis, MO · 12.1% acceptance · SAT 1,530 · $65,790 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis — Saint Louis, MO · 89.8% acceptance · SAT 1,131 · $32,550 tuition · 69% grad rate
  3. 3. Chamberlain University-Missouri — St. Louis, MO · 100% acceptance · $19,975 tuition · 100% grad rate
  4. 4. Saint Louis University — Saint Louis, MO · 75% acceptance · SAT 1,317 · $55,760 tuition · 80% grad rate
  5. 5. Missouri University of Science and Technology — Rolla, MO · 72.6% acceptance · SAT 1,317 · $33,248 tuition · 64% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Missouri-Columbia — Columbia, MO · 78.5% acceptance · SAT 1,247 · $36,056 tuition · 75% grad rate
  7. 7. State Technical College of Missouri — Linn, MO · $14,610 tuition · 84% grad rate
  8. 8. Rockhurst University — Kansas City, MO · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $44,966 tuition · 75% grad rate
  9. 9. Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences — Cape Girardeau, MO · 100% acceptance · SAT 1,020 · $11,064 tuition · 75% grad rate
  10. 10. Maryville University of Saint Louis — Saint Louis, MO · 95.1% acceptance · $27,166 tuition · 66% grad rate
  11. 11. Cox College — Springfield, MO · 100% acceptance · $14,822 tuition · 100% grad rate
  12. 12. Truman State University — Kirksville, MO · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,320 · $18,566 tuition · 69% grad rate
  13. 13. William Jewell College — Liberty, MO · 38.4% acceptance · SAT 1,095 · $20,610 tuition · 68% grad rate
  14. 14. Ranken Technical College — Saint Louis, MO · $18,008 tuition · 53% grad rate
  15. 15. University of Missouri-Kansas City — Kansas City, MO · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $30,227 tuition · 55% grad rate
  16. 16. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — Kansas City, MO · 96.4% acceptance · $10,120 tuition · 59% grad rate
  17. 17. Evangel University — Springfield, MO · 71.6% acceptance · SAT 1,188 · $28,548 tuition · 65% grad rate
  18. 18. Webster University — Saint Louis, MO · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $31,750 tuition · 64% grad rate
  19. 19. Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church — Ozark, MO · 74.1% acceptance · SAT 720 · $18,080 tuition · 57% grad rate
  20. 20. Ozark Christian College — Joplin, MO · 93.6% acceptance · $16,000 tuition · 64% grad rate
  21. 21. College of the Ozarks — Point Lookout, MO · 12% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $22,320 tuition · 64% grad rate
  22. 22. University of Missouri-St Louis — Saint Louis, MO · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,199 · $35,112 tuition · 57% grad rate
  23. 23. Missouri State University-Springfield — Springfield, MO · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,122 · $18,770 tuition · 58% grad rate
  24. 24. Westminster College — Fulton, MO · 79.2% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $35,214 tuition · 55% grad rate
  25. 25. Drury University — Springfield, MO · 57.6% acceptance · SAT 1,218 · $36,745 tuition · 62% grad rate
  26. 26. Northwest Missouri State University — Maryville, MO · 86.1% acceptance · SAT 1,119 · $17,324 tuition · 54% grad rate
  27. 27. University of Central Missouri — Warrensburg, MO · 63.8% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $18,600 tuition · 54% grad rate
  28. 28. Southeast Missouri State University — Cape Girardeau, MO · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 950 · $9,903 tuition · 58% grad rate
  29. 29. Lindenwood University — Saint Charles, MO · 56.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $21,600 tuition · 49% grad rate
  30. 30. Kansas City Art Institute — Kansas City, MO · 54.8% acceptance · $44,550 tuition · 58% grad rate
  31. 31. Avila University — Kansas City, MO · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 972 · $42,000 tuition · 52% grad rate
  32. 32. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Fayette, MO · 56.9% acceptance · SAT 1,048 · $28,260 tuition · 51% grad rate
  33. 33. North Central Missouri College — Trenton, MO · $8,820 tuition · 58% grad rate
  34. 34. Evangel University-College of Online Learning — Springfield, MO · 49.2% acceptance · $8,175 tuition · 50% grad rate
  35. 35. Conception Seminary College — Conception, MO · 31.8% acceptance · $26,206 tuition · 40% grad rate
  36. 36. Southwest Baptist University — Bolivar, MO · 68.4% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $30,566 tuition · 55% grad rate
  37. 37. Hannibal-LaGrange University — Hannibal, MO · 72.6% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $26,880 tuition · 50% grad rate
  38. 38. Missouri Baptist University — Saint Louis, MO · 68.6% acceptance · SAT 910 · $34,612 tuition · 48% grad rate
  39. 39. Columbia College — Columbia, MO · $25,826 tuition · 42% grad rate
  40. 40. Cottey College — Nevada, MO · 69.2% acceptance · $27,562 tuition · 56% grad rate
  41. 41. Stephens College — Columbia, MO · 77.2% acceptance · $28,300 tuition · 43% grad rate
  42. 42. Calvary University — Kansas City, MO · 71.7% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $14,094 tuition · 52% grad rate
  43. 43. Culver-Stockton College — Canton, MO · 99.1% acceptance · $30,875 tuition · 45% grad rate
  44. 44. William Woods University — Fulton, MO · 71% acceptance · $30,340 tuition · 47% grad rate
  45. 45. Park University — Parkville, MO · $17,500 tuition · 38% grad rate
  46. 46. Bolivar Technical College — Bolivar, MO · 95.5% acceptance · $28,390 tuition · 92% grad rate
  47. 47. Ozarks Technical Community College — Springfield, MO · $7,200 tuition · 33% grad rate
  48. 48. Missouri Southern State University — Joplin, MO · 97% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $17,080 tuition · 42% grad rate
  49. 49. Mineral Area College — Park Hills, MO · $8,570 tuition · 49% grad rate
  50. 50. East Central College — Union, MO · $7,680 tuition · 48% grad rate
  51. 51. Moberly Area Community College — Moberly, MO · $8,640 tuition · 44% grad rate
  52. 52. Crowder College — Neosho, MO · $8,280 tuition · 49% grad rate
  53. 53. Jefferson College — Hillsboro, MO · $8,850 tuition · 38% grad rate
  54. 54. Urshan University — Wentzville, MO · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 988 · $8,756 tuition · 45% grad rate
  55. 55. Mission University — Springfield, MO · $16,950 tuition · 44% grad rate
  56. 56. Missouri Western State University — Saint Joseph, MO · $20,866 tuition · 39% grad rate
  57. 57. State Fair Community College — Sedalia, MO · $7,416 tuition · 44% grad rate
  58. 58. Missouri State University-West Plains — West Plains, MO · $8,106 tuition · 41% grad rate
  59. 59. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City — Kansas City, MO · $9,600 tuition · 34% grad rate
  60. 60. Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies — Springfield, MO · $8,054 tuition · 43% grad rate
  61. 61. Logan University — Chesterfield, MO · 64.3% acceptance · $9,000 tuition · 22% grad rate
  62. 62. Central Christian College of the Bible — Moberly, MO · $12,200 tuition · 32% grad rate
  63. 63. Three Rivers College — Poplar Bluff, MO · $6,180 tuition · 33% grad rate
  64. 64. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton — Fenton, MO · 80% acceptance · 67% grad rate
  65. 65. St Charles Community College — Cottleville, MO · $6,096 tuition · 25% grad rate
  66. 66. Missouri Valley College — Marshall, MO · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 974 · $23,700 tuition · 22% grad rate
  67. 67. Harris-Stowe State University — Saint Louis, MO · $11,640 tuition · 28% grad rate
  68. 68. Lincoln University — Jefferson City, MO · $17,692 tuition · 21% grad rate
  69. 69. Research College of Nursing — Kansas City, MO
  70. 70. Bryan University — Springfield, MO · $15,868 tuition · 61% grad rate
  71. 71. Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing — Saint Louis, MO
  72. 72. Fontbonne University — St. Louis, MO · 92% acceptance · SAT 1,040 · $30,800 tuition · 40% grad rate
  73. 73. Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies — Fayette, MO · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $7,440 tuition
  74. 74. Saint Louis Community College — Bridgeton, MO · $6,990 tuition · 21% grad rate
  75. 75. Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts — Saint Louis, MO · 100% acceptance · $14,332 tuition · 14% grad rate
  76. 76. Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis — Maryland Heights, MO · 100% acceptance · $23,760 tuition
  77. 77. Aquinas Institute of Theology — Saint Louis, MO
  78. 78. Concordia Seminary — Saint Louis, MO
  79. 79. Covenant Theological Seminary — Saint Louis, MO
  80. 80. Eden Theological Seminary — Webster Groves, MO
  81. 81. Kenrick Glennon Seminary — Saint Louis, MO
  82. 82. A T Still University of Health Sciences — Kirksville, MO
  83. 83. Nazarene Theological Seminary — Kansas City, MO
  84. 84. Kansas City University — Kansas City, MO
  85. 85. Urshan Graduate School of Theology — Wentzville, MO
  86. 86. Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis — St. Louis, MO

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