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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85% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 15,755enrollment
  • $29,651net price
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

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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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81% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

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

Applications Due Jul 1

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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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79% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

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

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88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,959enrollment
  • $26,757net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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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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93% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 22,535enrollment
  • $17,677net price
  • 973-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg 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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98% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

Applications Due Aug 15

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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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99% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg 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

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

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86% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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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

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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