The Best Missouri Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Missouri as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is University of Missouri Columbia. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Missouri Columbia Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Columbia, MO
  • 4.0 | 2 reviews
  • 31,543 total enrollment

Mizzou is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism and agriculture. Columbia is a Midwestern college town built around the campus.

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1150-1330
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.61
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $22,169
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Missouri State University Springfield Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4.0 | 3 reviews
  • 24,360 total enrollment

Missouri State is a large public university known for undergraduate business, education, and health professions. The Springfield campus lies in the Ozarks region of southwest Missouri.

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1020-1270
  • Avg GPA 3.73
  • Acceptance Rate 91%
  • Net Price $17,181
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