Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Canton, Missouri |
| Online | culver.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Canton, Missouri, overlooking the Mississippi River, Culver-Stockton College is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The 140-acre hilltop campus features Georgian-colonial architecture and serves primarily residential students, with most undergraduates living in campus housing. Founded in 1853, the college operates on a distinctive "12/3" academic calendar, where students take traditional semester-length courses alongside intensive three-week terms that allow for experiential learning opportunities. The institution offers undergraduate programs across three main divisions?Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts, and Business?with notable strengths in business administration, education, and athletic training. As a member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, the college's athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in the NAIA.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CULVER is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Culver Stockton College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#973 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#571 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1080 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $495 |
| Room and Board | $9,505 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,948 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,468 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 13% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177144 IPEDS survey data for Culver Stockton College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025