Best Missouri Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Missouri for 2023

There are 105 colleges and universities in Missouri enrolling 358,273 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Missouri 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 Missouri offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Missouri is home to nationally ranked institutions like Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Truman State University. The highest ranked college in Missouri is Washington University in St Louis and the top rated public state college is Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Local college options can be explored in Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield or other cities.


105 results

List of the Best Missouri Colleges

Washington University in St Louis
W
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 16,973enrollment
  • $27,233net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 13,474enrollment
  • $27,872net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Missouri University of Science and Technology
M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,241enrollment
  • $13,476net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1460SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Truman State University
T
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 4,225enrollment
  • $12,621net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1093-1290SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 31,401enrollment
  • $16,930net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Rockhurst University
R
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,626enrollment
  • $21,518net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1288SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

University of Missouri Kansas City
M
Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 16,003enrollment
  • $16,016net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1143-1506SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

University of Missouri St Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 15,189enrollment
  • $10,039net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Webster University
W
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 6,779enrollment
  • $23,548net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1033-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Drury University
D
Springfield, MO
 

Drury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,615enrollment
  • $19,190net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Maryville University of Saint Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 10,596enrollment
  • $28,087net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Lindenwood University
L
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,003enrollment
  • $18,054net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 860-1210SAT range
  • 17-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

University of Central Missouri
C
Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 10,530enrollment
  • $13,394net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Avila University
A
Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,376enrollment
  • $18,711net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Southwest Baptist University
S
Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,709enrollment
  • $18,202net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
C
Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,144enrollment
  • $25,290net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 908-1118SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Missouri State University Springfield
M
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#17 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 22,925enrollment
  • $16,804net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

Missouri Baptist University
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 4,983enrollment
  • $22,509net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • 17-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA