College Costs in Missouri

The 2025 Directory of Missouri Colleges and Prices

Missouri Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Missouri?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Missouri was $15,357 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $273 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Missouri in the middle of the pack as the 25th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$138 from the 2019-2020 average of $15,495 and represents a -0.89% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Missouri colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 106 colleges and universities in Missouri, the most popular being University of Missouri Columbia with 26,395 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $13,008. Washington University in St Louis is the most expensive in Missouri with an in-state tuition of $61,750.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Missouri Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Washington University in St Louis
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Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$61,750 Tuition

#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 16,500enrollment
  • $22,440net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$13,008 Tuition

#2 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,013enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

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Missouri State University Springfield
M
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$7,812 Tuition

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 23,418enrollment
  • $17,104net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$52,260 Tuition

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 17,202enrollment
  • $30,911net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

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Lindenwood University
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Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$19,900 Tuition

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,288enrollment
  • $18,698net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Northwest Missouri State University
N
Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,442 Tuition

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,664enrollment
  • $15,497net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Truman State University
T
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$9,132 Tuition

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,636enrollment
  • $12,798net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1126-1318SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

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Drury University
D
Springfield, MO
 

Drury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$33,900 Tuition

#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,596enrollment
  • $22,194net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1310SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

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Rockhurst University
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Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$41,900 Tuition

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,496enrollment
  • $23,785net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1116-1246SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Webster University
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Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$30,530 Tuition

#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,606enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1006-1233SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

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College of the Ozarks
O
Point Lookout, MO

College of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$20,800 Tuition

 

  • 1,427enrollment
  • $12,279net price
  • 15%acceptance rate
  • 1063-1305SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Maryville University of Saint Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$24,766 Tuition

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,883enrollment
  • $26,733net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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University of Missouri Kansas City
M
Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$10,444 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,277enrollment
  • $14,201net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1540SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Lincoln University
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HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,370 Tuition

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $12,673net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

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University of Missouri St Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,440 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 14,800enrollment
  • $11,577net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Harris Stowe State University
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HBCU
Saint Louis, MO

Harris Stowe State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,808 Tuition

 

  • 1,098enrollment
  • $9,302net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Columbia College
C
Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$24,326 Tuition

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,008 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,156enrollment
  • $14,414net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1378SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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