Best Value Missouri Colleges

Missouri has 24 colleges ranked by value, part of our national best value ranking. We weigh academic quality against average net price so you find schools that deliver strong results without overpaying.

Washington University in St Louis offers the best value in Missouri for 2027 with a 10 out of 10 academic rating and an average net price of $22,408. The top value public university is Truman State University. Also high value: Truman State University, University of Missouri St Louis and Saint Louis University.

Compare net price, aid, and academic ratings across the colleges below. See how value scores are calculated on our methodology page. Sort by net price, acceptance rate, or academic rating to find the best deal for your budget.

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Missouri Public Private 4 Year

  • 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.

#1 Best Value in Missouri 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1500-1570
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.92
  • Acceptance Rate 12%
  • Net Price $22,408
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Kirksville, MO
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Truman State is a public liberal arts university known for undergraduate sciences, business, and education. The residential campus sits in the small college town of Kirksville.

#2 Best Value in Missouri 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1170-1370
  • Avg GPA 3.81
  • Acceptance Rate 84%
  • Net Price $13,602
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews

UMSL is a public university known for undergraduate business, education, and nursing. The suburban campus is in St. Louis County.

#3 Best Value in Missouri 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 63%
  • Net Price $14,008
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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.

#4 Best Value 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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  • Public 4 Year
  • Rolla, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

Missouri S&T is a public university known for undergraduate engineering, computer science, and the physical sciences. Most undergrads live on the residential campus in the college town of Rolla.

#5 Best Value in Missouri 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1190-1420
  • Avg GPA 3.81
  • Acceptance Rate 73%
  • Net Price $17,366
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Kansas City, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jun 30 application deadline

Rockhurst is a private Jesuit university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and health sciences. The compact urban campus sits in Kansas City's Volker neighborhood.

#6 Best Value in Missouri 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1116-1246
  • Avg GPA 3.62
  • Acceptance Rate 70%
  • Net Price $25,787
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Kansas City, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jun 15 application deadline

UMKC is a public university known for its Conservatory and undergraduate programs in music, pharmacy, and business. The urban campus sits in Kansas City.

#7 Best Value in Missouri 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1290-1550
  • Avg GPA 3.54
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $14,748
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Columbia, MO
  • 4.0 | 2 reviews

Mizzou is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism and agriculture. Columbia is a Midwestern college town built around the campus.

#8 Best Value in Missouri 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1150-1330
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.61
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $22,169
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Drury University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Springfield, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 30 application deadline

Drury is a private university known for undergraduate architecture and business. The urban campus is in Springfield in southwest Missouri.

#9 Best Value in Missouri 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1130-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.79
  • Acceptance Rate 58%
  • Net Price $21,903
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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.

#10 Best Value 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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Southwest Baptist University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Bolivar, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Southwest Baptist is a private Baptist university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and ministry programs. The residential campus sits in the small college town of Bolivar in southwest Missouri.

#11 Best Value in Missouri 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 810-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.55
  • Acceptance Rate 68%
  • Net Price $21,336
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Avila University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Kansas City, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Avila is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The compact campus sits in southern Kansas City.

#12 Best Value in Missouri 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 800-960
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $17,004
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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Fayette, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Central Methodist is a private Methodist university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and music. The historic campus sits in the small college town of Fayette.

#13 Best Value in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1045
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • Net Price $22,929
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Warrensburg, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Central Missouri is a public university known for undergraduate aviation, criminal justice, and education. The campus sits in the college town of Warrensburg east of Kansas City.

#14 Best Value in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.68
  • Acceptance Rate 64%
  • Net Price $14,943
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Culver Stockton College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Canton, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Culver-Stockton is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate business, education, and equestrian studies. The campus sits on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

#15 Best Value in Missouri 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1080
  • Avg GPA 3.37
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $21,996
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Evangel University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Springfield, MO
  • 3.5 | 4 reviews

Evangel is a private Christian university known for undergraduate ministry, music, and education. It is the national university of the Assemblies of God.

#16 Best Value in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1040-1260
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $19,261
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • | 0 reviews

Lindenwood is a private university known for undergraduate business, education, and communications. The residential campus is in historic St. Charles near St. Louis.

#17 Best Value 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.

#18 Best Value 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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