Best Midwestern Colleges

There are 691 colleges and universities in the Midwest enrolling 3,600,526 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Midwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Midwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  Midwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Washington University in St Louis and University of Notre Dame. The highest ranked college in the Midwest is University of Chicago and the top rated public state college is University of Michigan Ann Arbor.

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List of the Best Midwest Colleges

Lincoln University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Jefferson City, MO
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Lincoln University is a public historically Black university known for undergraduate agriculture and education. The campus is in Jefferson City, Missouri's state capital.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.75
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,002
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State Technical College of Missouri Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Linn, MO
  • | 0 reviews

State Tech is a public two-year technical college known for hands-on associate programs in heavy equipment operations, diesel technology, and electrical distribution. The rural campus is located in the small town of Linn in central Missouri.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,490
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Logan University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Logan is a private university known for undergraduate human biology and chiropractic-focused health sciences. The suburban campus sits west of St. Louis.

6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 931-1038
  • Avg GPA 3.27
  • Acceptance Rate 64%
  • Net Price $21,455
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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Kansas City, MO
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A public community college known for associate degrees and career programs in nursing, business, and technical fields. Multiple campuses serve students across the Kansas City metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,002
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Kansas City, MO
  • | 0 reviews

A private Southern Baptist seminary known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The urban campus trains students primarily for pastoral and church work.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $23,750
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Mineral Area College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Park Hills, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Mineral Area College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. The small campus serves students in southeastern Missouri's historic Lead Belt region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,591
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Missouri Western State University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Missouri Western is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, teacher education, and business. Students complete a required applied learning experience before graduation.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.25
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,126
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Moberly Area Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Moberly, MO
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. The main campus is in Moberly, with additional sites across northern Missouri.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.85
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,199
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Ozark Christian College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Joplin, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 5 application deadline

Ozark Christian is a private Christian college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry training. The campus is located in Joplin in southwest Missouri.

  • SAT Range -
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.32
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $20,807
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College of the Ozarks Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Point Lookout, MO
  • | 0 reviews

College of the Ozarks is a private Christian liberal arts college known for undergraduate education, agriculture, and business. Most undergrads work required campus jobs that cover the full cost of tuition.

6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1050-1220
  • Avg GPA 3.71
  • Acceptance Rate 12%
  • Net Price $11,637
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Park University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Parkville, MO
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Park University is a private university known for undergraduate business, education, and criminal justice. The historic campus sits on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,519
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Stevens The Institute of Business & Arts Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,137
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Ranken Technical College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

Ranken is a private technical college known for undergraduate programs in automotive technology, electrical systems, and manufacturing. The urban St. Louis campus emphasizes hands-on technical training.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,286
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Research College of Nursing Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Kansas City, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • Mar 1 application deadline

UHSP is a private university known for undergraduate pharmacy, biomedical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. The compact urban campus sits in St. Louis's Central West End near major medical centers.

8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1055-1240
  • Avg GPA 3.65
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $33,147
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Saint Louis Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Bridgeton, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 20 application deadline

STLCC is a public community college known for associate degrees in nursing, allied health, and technical career programs. The suburban campus sits in Bridgeton in the St. Louis metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,181
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Missouri State University West Plains Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • West Plains, MO
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Missouri State-West Plains is a public two-year college known for associate programs in nursing, agriculture, and business. The small campus sits in the Ozarks town of West Plains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.21
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,340
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St Louis College of Health Careers St Louis Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $27,777
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