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 Missouri

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$28,992
ACT
ACT 23–30

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

Springfield, MO
NCAA D1
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$15,400
ACT
ACT 19–26

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

St. Louis, MO
Greek Life
Admit
12% admit
Tuition
$57,750
ACT
ACT 33–35

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, MO
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$48,100
ACT
ACT 25–31

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

Kansas City, MO
NCAA D1
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$24,576
ACT
ACT 20–28

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

Cape Girardeau, MO
NCAA D1
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$7,461
ACT
ACT 15–20

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

Saint Louis, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$24,766
ACT

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

Warrensburg, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$15,495
ACT
ACT 17–24

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

Rolla, MO
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$27,580
ACT
ACT 25–31

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

Saint Louis, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$28,532
ACT
ACT 19–27

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

Saint Charles, MO
NCAA D1
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$18,540
ACT
ACT 22–28

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

Maryville, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$11,528
ACT
ACT 19–24

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

Joplin, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$14,836
ACT
ACT 17–24

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

Kirksville, MO
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$16,086
ACT
ACT 25–31

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

Saint Louis, MO
NCAA D3
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$28,500
ACT
ACT 18–25

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

Fayette, MO
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$6,240
ACT
ACT 19–25

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

Kansas City, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
70% admit
Tuition
$39,500
ACT
ACT 19–26

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

Saint Louis, MO
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$29,076
ACT
ACT 12–18

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

Point Lookout, MO
Very Safe
Admit
12% admit
Tuition
$19,500
ACT
ACT 20–25

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

Marshall, MO
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$20,500
ACT
ACT 16–20

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

Springfield, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$31,100
ACT
ACT 22–29

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

Bolivar, MO
NCAA D2
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$25,100
ACT
ACT 17–26

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

Kansas City, MO
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$21,740
ACT
ACT 16–21

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

Fulton, MO
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$25,750
ACT

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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