Best St. Louis Private Colleges

8 private colleges near St. Louis, and 1 within city limits, enrolling 66,958 students across the metro.

Washington University in St Louis ranks #21 nationally and leads the St. Louis area. Lindenwood University has the lowest tuition at $21,600 per year.

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Washington University in St Louis Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • St. Louis, MO
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • Jan 4 application deadline

WashU is a highly selective private university known for undergraduate biology, business, and engineering. The Danforth campus adjoins Forest Park in suburban St. Louis.

#21 Best Colleges in America 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1500-1570
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.92
  • Acceptance Rate 12%
  • Net Price $22,408
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Saint Louis University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews

SLU is a private Jesuit university known for undergraduate health sciences, nursing, and aviation. The urban campus sits in Midtown St. Louis.

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1200-1410
  • Avg GPA 3.95
  • Acceptance Rate 75%
  • Net Price $27,749
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Maryville University of Saint Louis Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3.3 | 3 reviews

Maryville University is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, health professions, and business. The suburban campus is in Town and Country in the St. Louis area.

#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1000-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.58
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $22,983
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Webster University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4.0 | 2 reviews

Webster is a private university known for undergraduate communications, theatre, and media arts. The main campus sits in suburban Webster Groves near St. Louis.

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1110-1310
  • Avg GPA 3.64
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $29,503
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McKendree University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Lebanon, IL
  • | 0 reviews

McKendree is a small private university known for undergraduate nursing, business, and education. The historic campus in Lebanon is Illinois's oldest college and sits near the St. Louis metro area.

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 871-1277
  • Avg GPA 3.38
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $22,444
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Greenville University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Greenville, IL
  • | 0 reviews

Greenville University is a private Free Methodist university known for undergraduate teacher education and music. Most students live on the residential campus in the small town of Greenville.

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 771-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.23
  • Acceptance Rate 97%
  • Net Price $20,799
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Lindenwood University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Charles, MO
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Lindenwood is a private university known for undergraduate business, education, and communications. The residential campus is in historic St. Charles near St. Louis.

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1023-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • Net Price $20,901
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Missouri Baptist University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Missouri Baptist is a private Baptist university known for undergraduate teacher education, nursing, and Christian ministry. The suburban campus sits in Creve Coeur in the St. Louis metro area.

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 910-1170
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 69%
  • Net Price $27,623
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