The Best Missouri Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in Missouri for 2023

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in Missouri as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2023 is Drury University. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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Drury University
D
Springfield, MO
 

Drury University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

Applications Due Aug 30

Avila University
A
Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

Southwest Baptist University
S
Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,709enrollment
  • $18,202net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

Applications Due Aug 15

Missouri Valley College
M
Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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