The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Missouri

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Missouri.

Missouri High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Saint Louis University Main Campus
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Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

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81% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 17,202enrollment
  • $30,911net price
  • 1210-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

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77% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,013enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Missouri Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

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75% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,277enrollment
  • $14,201net price
  • 1150-1540SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Truman State University
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Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,636enrollment
  • $12,798net price
  • 1126-1318SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

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Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,883enrollment
  • $26,733net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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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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88% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,017enrollment
  • $25,050net price
  • 1041-1138SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Missouri State University Springfield
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Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

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91% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 23,418enrollment
  • $17,104net price
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

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86% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,664enrollment
  • $15,497net price
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,090enrollment
  • $11,264net price
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jul 1

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Culver Stockton College
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Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

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98% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

Applications Due Aug 15

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

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