Colleges in Missouri
Missouri is home to 101 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
101 total in MissouriUniversity of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public 4-year institution in Columbia, MO. Enrollment: ~23,929 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,992/year.
Missouri State University-Springfield
Missouri State University-Springfield is a public 4-year institution in Springfield, MO. Enrollment: ~13,313 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,400/year.
Washington University in St Louis
Washington University in St Louis is a private 4-year institution in St. Louis, MO. Enrollment: ~7,857 students. Admissions are highly selective (12% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $57,750/year.
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a private 4-year institution in Saint Louis, MO. Enrollment: ~7,267 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,100/year.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public 4-year institution in Kansas City, MO. Enrollment: ~6,817 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,576/year.
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University is a public 4-year institution in Cape Girardeau, MO. Enrollment: ~6,373 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,461/year.
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private 4-year institution in Saint Louis, MO. Enrollment: ~5,658 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,766/year.
University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri is a public 4-year institution in Warrensburg, MO. Enrollment: ~5,648 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,495/year.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public 4-year institution in Rolla, MO. Enrollment: ~5,521 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,580/year.
University of Missouri-St Louis
University of Missouri-St Louis is a public 4-year institution in Saint Louis, MO. Enrollment: ~5,024 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,532/year.
Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University is a private 4-year institution in Saint Charles, MO. Enrollment: ~4,624 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,540/year.
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is a public 4-year institution in Maryville, MO. Enrollment: ~4,378 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,528/year.
Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is a public 4-year institution in Joplin, MO. Enrollment: ~3,019 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,836/year.
Truman State University
Truman State University is a public 4-year institution in Kirksville, MO. Enrollment: ~2,513 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,086/year.
Webster University
Webster University is a private 4-year institution in Saint Louis, MO. Enrollment: ~2,304 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,500/year.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a private 4-year institution in Fayette, MO. Enrollment: ~2,092 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $6,240/year.
Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University is a private 4-year institution in Kansas City, MO. Enrollment: ~1,580 students. Admissions are accessible (70% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,500/year.
Missouri Baptist University
Missouri Baptist University is a private 4-year institution in Saint Louis, MO. Enrollment: ~1,488 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,076/year.
College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks is a private 4-year institution in Point Lookout, MO. Enrollment: ~1,444 students. Admissions are highly selective (12% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,500/year.
Missouri Valley College
Missouri Valley College is a private 4-year institution in Marshall, MO. Enrollment: ~1,443 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,500/year.
Drury University
Drury University is a private 4-year institution in Springfield, MO. Enrollment: ~1,383 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $31,100/year.
Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private 4-year institution in Bolivar, MO. Enrollment: ~1,341 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,100/year.
Avila University
Avila University is a private 4-year institution in Kansas City, MO. Enrollment: ~1,312 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,740/year.
William Woods University
William Woods University is a private 4-year institution in Fulton, MO. Enrollment: ~1,300 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,750/year.
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