The Best Value Missouri Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Missouri for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Missouri based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Missouri is Washington University in St Louis. The highest value public state college is University of Missouri St Louis. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


21 results

Washington University in St Louis
W
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Missouri St Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due May 1

Missouri University of Science and Technology
M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value 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 Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jun 1

Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Mar 1

Rockhurst University
R
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Value in Missouri

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

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due May 1

Webster University
W
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Value 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

#9 Best Value in Missouri

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

University of Missouri Kansas City
M
Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jul 1

Maryville University of Saint Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jul 1

Avila University
A
Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Missouri

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

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

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Central Missouri
C
Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Value in Missouri

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

Applications Due Apr 1

Lindenwood University
L
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Value in Missouri

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

Missouri Baptist University
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Value in Missouri

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

Missouri Southern State University
M
Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Value in Missouri

  • 4,352enrollment
  • $9,519net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Missouri Valley College
M
Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Value in Missouri

  • 1,776enrollment
  • $18,783net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 750-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1