Best Missouri Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Missouri for 2025

There are 109 colleges and universities in Missouri enrolling 352,453 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Missouri below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Missouri offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Missouri is home to nationally ranked institutions like Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus, Missouri University of Science and Technology and University of Missouri Columbia. The highest ranked college in Missouri is Washington University in St Louis and the top rated public state college is Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Local college options can be explored in Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield or other cities.

Missouri Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

109 results

List of the Best Missouri Colleges

Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,686enrollment
  • $14,843net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#20 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 5,641enrollment
  • $26,117net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Culver Stockton College
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Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $22,103net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 970-1080SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,619enrollment
  • $18,396net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#23 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $19,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Baptist Bible College and Graduate School
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Springfield, MO

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School

Private 4 Year

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  • 377enrollment
  • $21,138net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Cox College
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Springfield, MO
 

Cox College

Private 4 Year

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  • 795enrollment
  • -net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 262enrollment
  • $12,860net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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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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  • 183enrollment
  • $13,695net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Estimated Avg GPA

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Central Bible College
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Springfield, Missouri
 

Central Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 669enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1350SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

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Columbia College
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Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Conception Seminary College
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Conception, MO
 

Conception Seminary College

Private 4 Year

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  • 41enrollment
  • $35,625net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

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Cottey College
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Nevada, MO

Cottey College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 266enrollment
  • $18,430net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Crowder College
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Neosho, MO
 

Crowder College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,865enrollment
  • $5,297net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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DeVry University Missouri
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

DeVry University Missouri

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,688enrollment
  • -net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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East Central College
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Union, MO
 

East Central College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,638enrollment
  • $11,989net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City

Private 2 Year

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  • 488enrollment
  • $18,170net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Evangel University
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Springfield, MO
 

Evangel University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 2,157enrollment
  • $18,748net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

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