The Best Value Missouri Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Missouri for 2025

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Missouri based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2025 as the overall best value college in Missouri is Washington University in St Louis with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $22,440 average net price. The highest value public state college is Missouri University of Science and Technology. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Missouri Public Private 4 year

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Value in Missouri

  • 1,619enrollment
  • $18,396net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg 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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#20 Best Value in Missouri

  • 9,664enrollment
  • $15,497net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Value in Missouri

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $19,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg 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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#22 Best Value in Missouri

  • 9,686enrollment
  • $14,843net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.53Avg 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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#23 Best Value in Missouri

  • 23,418enrollment
  • $17,104net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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