Colleges Near Jefferson City

Colleges and universities near me in the Jefferson City, Missouri area

There are 2 colleges in Jefferson City and 39 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 123,186 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 43,079, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jefferson City. Driving time to these schools from Jefferson City should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla which is ranked #226 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, East Central College in Union offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,864 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Jefferson City.
Jefferson City, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lincoln University
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HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,833enrollment
  • $11,199net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

0 miles from Jefferson City

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Metro Business College Jefferson City
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Jefferson City, MO
 

Metro Business College Jefferson City

Private 2 Year

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  • 48enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Jefferson City

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Linn State Technical College
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Linn, MO
 

Linn State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,176enrollment
  • $7,364net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Jefferson City

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Westminster College
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Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

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  • 610enrollment
  • $26,768net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

23 miles from Jefferson City

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William Woods University
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Fulton, MO
 

William Woods University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,508enrollment
  • $23,363net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

23 miles from Jefferson City

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

27 miles from Jefferson City

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Columbia College
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Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

28 miles from Jefferson City

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Stephens College
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Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 590enrollment
  • $26,372net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

28 miles from Jefferson City

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,080enrollment
  • $14,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

47 miles from Jefferson City

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

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

49 miles from Jefferson City

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Metro Business College Rolla
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Rolla, MO
 

Metro Business College Rolla

Private 2 Year

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  • 32enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Jefferson City

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Central Christian College of the Bible
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Moberly, MO
 

Central Christian College of the Bible

Private 4 Year

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  • 190enrollment
  • $13,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Estimated Avg GPA

59 miles from Jefferson City

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Moberly Area Community College
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Moberly, MO
 

Moberly Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,017enrollment
  • $6,390net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

61 miles from Jefferson City

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State Fair Community College
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Sedalia, MO
 

State Fair Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,724enrollment
  • $6,675net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Jefferson City

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East Central College
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Union, MO
 

East Central College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,692enrollment
  • $7,447net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Jefferson City

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

66 miles from Jefferson City

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Urshan College
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Wentzville, Missouri
 

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 473enrollment
  • $9,467net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Jefferson City

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University of Central Missouri
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Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 11,637enrollment
  • $15,117net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

85 miles from Jefferson City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Linn State Technical College and is 20.8 miles from Jefferson City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Linn State Technical College are $7,440 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Linn State Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.