Best Missouri Colleges
There are 77 colleges and universities in Missouri enrolling 334,111 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, Missouri University of Science and Technology and University of Missouri Kansas City. 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.
List of the Best Missouri Colleges
Hannibal LaGrange University
- Private 4 Year
- Hannibal, MO
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Hannibal-LaGrange is a private Baptist university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The campus is in Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal along the Mississippi River.
- SAT Range 1067-1315
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 73%
- Net Price $22,685
Harris Stowe State University
- Public 4 Year
- Saint Louis, MO
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Harris-Stowe is a small public HBCU known for undergraduate teacher education. The urban campus is in St. Louis.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.04
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $9,418
Jefferson College
- Public 2 Year
- Hillsboro, MO
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Jefferson College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career programs in nursing, business, and technical fields. The main campus is in the small town of Hillsboro south of St. Louis.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $7,082
Kansas City Art Institute
- Private 4 Year
- Kansas City, MO
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3.0 | 2 reviews
Kansas City Art Institute is a private art college known for undergraduate fine arts, design, and animation. The urban campus adjoins the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.32
- Acceptance Rate 55%
- Net Price $27,650
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Louis, MO
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Kenrick-Glennon is a Roman Catholic seminary offering undergraduate philosophy studies for men preparing for the priesthood. Students live in a residential seminary community on a campus in suburban St. Louis.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Lincoln University
- 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
State Technical College of Missouri
- Public 2 Year
- Linn, MO
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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
Logan University
- Private 4 Year
- Chesterfield, MO
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Logan is a private university known for undergraduate human biology and chiropractic-focused health sciences. The suburban campus sits west of St. Louis.
- SAT Range 931-1038
- Avg GPA 3.27
- Acceptance Rate 64%
- Net Price $21,455
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City
- 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
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Kansas City, MO
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A private Southern Baptist seminary known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The urban campus trains students primarily for pastoral and church work.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 96%
- Net Price $23,750
Mineral Area College
- Public 2 Year
- Park Hills, MO
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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
Missouri Western State University
- Public 4 Year
- Saint Joseph, MO
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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
Moberly Area Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Moberly, MO
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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
Ozark Christian College
- Private 4 Year
- Joplin, MO
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- 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
College of the Ozarks
- Private 4 Year
- Point Lookout, MO
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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.
- SAT Range 1050-1220
- Avg GPA 3.71
- Acceptance Rate 12%
- Net Price $11,637
Park University
- Private 4 Year
- Parkville, MO
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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
Stevens The Institute of Business & Arts
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Louis, MO
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $19,137
Ranken Technical College
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Louis, MO
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- 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