Why This Matters
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81 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES IN MISSOURI
According to College Navigator, the four-year colleges in Missouri include 14 public and 67 private non-profit options.
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$10,236 AVERAGE IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
For the 2022-23 school year, the average in-state tuition for public four-year colleges in Missouri is $10,236, according to College Board.
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$15,330 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID
In the U.S., full-time undergraduate students attending college in 2021-22 received an average of $15,330 per year in financial aid.
Our Research
This list features some of the best brick-and-mortar colleges in Missouri. Each school featured is a nonprofit, accredited institution — either public or private — with a high standard of academic quality. We included liberal arts colleges and research universities as well as small, midsize, and large institutions. Next, we compared this comprehensive list to a list of aggregated college rankings from reputable publications, such as U.S. News & World Report, to simplify a student’s college search. We pored through these rankings so students don’t have to.
The colleges on our list are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — this organization examines the objectives, quality, and overall effectiveness of postsecondary education programs in the central United States.
We evaluated each school on tuition costs, admission standards, retention and graduation rates, faculty, and reputation as well as the resources and services provided for on-campus students. Then, we used this information to calculate the Intelligent Score on a scale of 0 to 100. Read more about our ranking methodology.
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The Top 50 Colleges in Missouri

intelligent score 99.47
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Rankings
#1 Niche
#1 USNews
#3 Best Colleges
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 93%
Admission Rate: 13%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
Washington University in St. Louis is a 150-year-old research institute home to over 15,000 students. With nearly $880 million awarded to the university in fiscal year 2021 and more than 3,000 research projects conducted each year, the faculty and students of WUSTL are leading the way at one of the state's top colleges. WUSTL operates its degree programs with an interdisciplinary approach through eight schools and colleges that offer 1,500 courses within 90 fields of study. Each school offers its own study abroad programs, giving students the opportunity to participate in global studies. WUSTL is also home to the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, a distinguished museum with famous works of art from big names like Pollock and Picasso.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 122
Graduate: 36 - 72
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,058
Graduate: $1,561 - $2,573
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-935-6000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 122
Graduate: 36 - 72
intelligent score 99.18
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Rankings
#2 Niche
#2 USNews
#6 Best Colleges
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 70%
Admission Rate: 70%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Saint Louis University is a global Jesuit school with campuses in Missouri and Spain. Founded over 200 years ago, SLU is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the nation. Student groups like the Interfaith Alliance make it known that all are welcome at SLU, no matter their religious identity. SLU is responsible for founding the first business, law, and medicine schools west of the Mississippi River. Today, the university operates 13 different colleges and schools and provides the opportunity for U.S. students to attend a summer session in Spain at the Madrid campus. As a Jesuit university, SLU approaches education with the whole person in mind, preparing students mind, body, and spirit. Academically, the school's research institute is continuing to grow and recently received a $50 million donation to fund research efforts for the next 10 years.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 140
Graduate: 30 - 32
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $650 - $1,742
Graduate: $380 - $1,830
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-977-2500
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 140
Graduate: 30 - 32
intelligent score 95.69
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Rankings
#3 Niche
#3 USNews
#5 Best Colleges
School Information
Columbia, MO
Graduation Rate: 70%
Admission Rate: 77%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
The University of Missouri has the honor of being "first" in quite a few categories: first public university west of the Mississippi River, first journalism school, and creator of the homecoming tradition. Mizzou is also a member of the Association of American Universities, a prestigious association of only 64 universities in the United States and Canada. Known as a top research university, Mizzou spends close to $390 million annually on research expenditures. Both undergraduates and graduates can get involved with research at Mizzou through workshops, courses, scholarships, and fellowships. The university has laid out paths for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in research careers.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 133
Graduate: 30 - 90
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $335
Out-of-State: $1,014
Graduate
In-State: $435
Out-of-State: $1,191
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-516-5451
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 133
Graduate: 30 - 90
intelligent score 95.16
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Rankings
#4 Best Colleges
#4 USNews
#5 Niche
School Information
Rolla, MO
Graduation Rate: 70%
Admission Rate: 85%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
The Missouri University of Science and Technology is "solving for tomorrow." This school has a vision for the future that is made evident in their mission to prepare their students for careers and challenges that have yet to exist. MST provides a classic liberal arts education as well as cutting edge computer and engineering degrees. For every MST degree there is an eight-semester plan already mapped out for students to follow and stay the course to graduate within four years. Of those degree programs, MST has quite the selection of engineering programs. Students interested in engineering can choose from the following: aerospace, architectural, ceramic, chemical, computer, electrical, environment, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, mining, nuclear, and petroleum.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 129
Graduate: 30 - 72
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $361 - $708
Out-of-State: $844 - $955
Graduate
In-State: $550 - $750
Out-of-State: $1,000 - $1,200
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
573-341-6731
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 129
Graduate: 30 - 72
intelligent score 94.08
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Rankings
#1 Best Colleges
#4 Niche
#10 USNews
School Information
Point Lookout, MO
Graduation Rate: 70%
Admission Rate: 21%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
College of the Ozarks is the smallest school on our list and the most affordable option. C of O is one of nine work colleges that allows full-time students to work a minimum of 15 hours each week and two 40-hour work weeks per school year to help pay for their tuition in full. Although Tuition Assurance scholarships cover the cost of tuition, students are still responsible for the additional expenses that come with college life, such as fees, books, supplies, housing, and food. C of O operates five pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary studies. These courses prepare students for future professional programs. There are also 36 discipline categories for students to choose from, each with several minor and major degrees available.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120 - 150
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$310
accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-690-2636
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120 - 150
intelligent score 93.35
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Rankings
#2 Best Colleges
#9 USNews
#12 Niche
School Information
Kirksville, MO
Graduation Rate: 72%
Admission Rate: 61%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Truman State University was founded in 1867 by Joseph Baldwin as a training school for teachers. Now the university is home to 4,500 students earning degrees across a variety of disciplines. Once students have chosen from the 150+ degree paths, the school provides access to "learning by doing" opportunities through internships, research, study abroad, and more. Truman State University is a school that desires to come alongside its students and fan the flames of their interests and passions into successful and fulfilling careers. The school has combined a traditional liberal arts education with a holistic, hands-on learning approach for a unique and personal experience. Outside the classroom, the school's 230 student clubs are open to students looking to form social connections with their peers.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 123
Graduate: 30 - 62
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $268 - $380
Out-of-State: $515 - $730
Graduate: $310 - $541
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
660-785-4114
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 123
Graduate: 30 - 62
intelligent score 91.54
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Rankings
#5 USNews
#8 Niche
#12 Best Colleges
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 59%
Admission Rate: 57%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a metropolitan land-grant research institute that serves the city of St. Louis on the eastern border of the state. UMSL is yet another research institute in the state of Missouri, with three research centers dedicated to discovering new information about mental health, neurodynamics, and community innovation. There are over 300 degree and certificate programs available to students in a variety of disciplines awarded through the university's nine schools and colleges. UMSL is recognized as seriously committed to diversity and inclusion as a six-time recipient of the HEED award from INSIGHTS into Diversity Magazine. UMSL's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion provides initiatives, leadership, and support through equity-resolution processing and campus events.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 133
Graduate: 30 - 90
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $396
Out-of-State: $1,070
Graduate
In-State: $548
Out-of-State: $1,345
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-516-5451
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 133
Graduate: 30 - 90
intelligent score 90.70
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Rankings
#6 Niche
#7 USNews
#10 Best Colleges
School Information
Kansas City, MO
Graduation Rate: 54%
Admission Rate: 76%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Founded in 1933, the University of Missouri-Kansas City was originally named the University of Kansas City. It was later renamed in the 1960s after it joined the University of Missouri system. For being a relatively large university, UMKC has a decent student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 26 students. When students aren't in class, it's easy for them to stay connected through the school's 300+ student clubs and organizations. One standout feature of UMKC is the variety of performance programs it offers through its internationally recognized Conservatory. Students have the option of joining programs for dance, music composition, music theory, musicology, instrumental studies, jazz studies, keyboard studies, music education, music therapy, theater, and vocal studies as well as a handful of broad-scope performance degrees and certificates.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 127
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
Resident: $373 - $534
Non-Resident: $973 - $1,134
Graduate
Resident: $488 - $874
Non-Resident: $1,146
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-235-8652
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 127
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 90.60
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Rankings
#8 USNews
#11 Best Colleges
School Information
Nevada, MO
Graduation Rate: 61%
Admission Rate: 61%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 63 - 64
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$778
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-667-8181
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 63 - 64
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 90.49
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Rankings
#6 USNews
#7 Niche
#20 Best Colleges
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 57%
Admission Rate: 92%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
Maryville University has empowered students to build their careers for the last 150 years. First-year students have a unique advantage at Maryville because they are assigned a life coach who acts not only as an academic adviser but as a mentor. Students receive the help they need to ease into the drastically new experience of college life. Even online students have access to life coaching and can also receive help from student support advisors. Outside of academic support, students are also able to receive health, wellness, and spirituality support through school services and programs. The Maryville Solution Squad is another great support service for students who are having trouble managing their academic records or financial aid documentation.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 - 143
Graduate: 30 - 51
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $781
Graduate: $449 - $922
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-627-9855
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 - 143
Graduate: 30 - 51
intelligent score 89.97
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Rankings
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 62%
Admission Rate: 59%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 - 147
Graduate: 36 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $360 - $460
Graduate: $580 - $930
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-246-7800
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 - 147
Graduate: 36 - 36
intelligent score 89.87
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Rankings
School Information
Liberty, MO
Graduation Rate: 65%
Admission Rate: 47%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 - 131
Graduate: 30 - 31
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $620
Graduate: $375 - $525
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-415-7511
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 - 131
Graduate: 30 - 31
intelligent score 87.45
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Rankings
School Information
Springfield, MO
Graduation Rate: 59%
Admission Rate: 65%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124
Graduate: 30 - 33
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $675
Graduate: $462 - $792
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-873-7205
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124
Graduate: 30 - 33
intelligent score 86.83
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Rankings
School Information
Kansas City, MO
Graduation Rate: 76%
Admission Rate: 67%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 - 140
Graduate: 36 - 35
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $698
Graduate: $550 - $974
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-501-4000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 - 140
Graduate: 36 - 35
intelligent score 86.69
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Rankings
School Information
Cape Girardeau, MO
Graduation Rate: 49%
Admission Rate: 79%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 140
Graduate: 30 -32
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $258
Out-of-State: $477
Graduate
In-State: $344
Out-of-State: $621
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
573-651-2590
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 140
Graduate: 30 -32
intelligent score 85.63
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Rankings
School Information
Saint Charles, MO
Graduation Rate: 55%
Admission Rate: 75%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 141
Graduate: 30 - 80
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $495 - $663
Graduate: $551 - $845
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
636-949-4949
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 141
Graduate: 30 - 80
intelligent score 84.24
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Rankings
School Information
Canton, MO
Graduation Rate: 58%
Admission Rate: 93%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30 - 56
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,225
Graduate: $400 - $525
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
573-288-6000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30 - 56
intelligent score 83.60
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Rankings
School Information
Hannibal, MO
Graduation Rate: 59%
Admission Rate: 65%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 125
Graduate: 30 - 75
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $800
Graduate: $495
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
573-221-3675
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 125
Graduate: 30 - 75
intelligent score 83.46
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Rankings
School Information
Maryville, MO
Graduation Rate: 52%
Admission Rate: 86%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $424
Out-of-State: $692
Graduate: $537
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
660-562-1212
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 83.46
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Rankings
School Information
Warrensburg, MO
Graduation Rate: 55%
Admission Rate: 76%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
Resident: $268
Non-Resident: $536
Graduate
Resident: $339
Non-Resident: $394
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
660-543-4111
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 83.10
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Rankings
School Information
Fayette, MO
Graduation Rate: 50%
Admission Rate: 99%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $230 - $530
Graduate: $270 - $450
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
660-248-6251
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 82.32
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Rankings
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 60%
Admission Rate: 78%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $480
Graduate: $775
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-862-3456
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 82.07
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Rankings
School Information
Springfield, MO
Graduation Rate: 57%
Admission Rate: 94%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $252
Graduate: $347 - $640
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-255-7255
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 81.62
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Rankings
School Information
Springfield, MO
Graduation Rate: 55%
Admission Rate: 64%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 32
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $677
Graduate: $320 - 625
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-268-1000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 32
intelligent score 81.20
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Rankings
School Information
Kansas City, MO
Graduation Rate: 56%
Admission Rate: 68%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $130 - $676
Graduate: $350 - $600
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-501-2400
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 81.07
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Rankings
School Information
Bolivar, MO
Graduation Rate: 55%
Admission Rate: 96%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $293
Graduate: $560
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-328-1810
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 79.07
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Rankings
School Information
Kansas City, MO
Graduation Rate: 41%
Admission Rate: 59%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $407
Graduate: $435
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-322-3960
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 78.53
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Rankings
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 20%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120 - 136
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $242
Out-of-State: $435
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-340-3343
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120 - 136
intelligent score 77.33
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Rankings
School Information
Saint Louis, MO
Graduation Rate: 52%
Admission Rate: 62%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $126
Graduate: $696
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-434-1115
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 76.79
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Rankings
School Information
Jefferson City, MO
Graduation Rate: 29%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $245
Out-of-State: $498
Graduate
In-State: $340
Out-of-State: $632
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
573-681-6156
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 75.77
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Rankings
School Information
Joplin, MO
Graduation Rate: 40%
Admission Rate: 97%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 124
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $267
Out-of-State: $535
Graduate: $350
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
866-818-6778
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 124
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 74.84
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Rankings
School Information
Fulton, MO
Graduation Rate: 62%
Admission Rate: 68%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 122
Graduate: 30 - 33
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $525
Graduate: $450 - $750
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-995-3159
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 122
Graduate: 30 - 33
intelligent score 72.59
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Rankings
School Information
Marshall, MO
Graduation Rate: 29%
Admission Rate: 66%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $375
Graduate: $430
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
660-831-4114
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 72.36
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Rankings
School Information
Saint Joseph, MO
Graduation Rate: 35%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $258
Out-of-State: $542
Graduate
In-State: $425
Out-of-State: $710
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-271-4266
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 71.41
Award
Rankings
School Information
Parkville, MO
Graduation Rate: 30%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $129
Graduate: $695
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
816-746-2533
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 - 136
Graduate: 30 - 36
intelligent score 70.93
Award
Rankings
School Information
Fulton, MO
Graduation Rate: 55%
Admission Rate: 97%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
122 - 138
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,018
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-888-9266
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
122 - 138
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What You Should Know About Graduating From College in Missouri
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Also, there are over 100 occupations in the state that require bachelor’s degrees and are expected to grow over the next few years. The fastest-growing occupations are logisticians, information security analysts, medical and health services managers, data scientists, and operations research analysts.
Missouri has many large corporations and non-profit organizations, providing diverse career opportunities for college graduates. Toddzone.com is the largest employer in the state with approximately 15,000 employees. Other top employers include Washington University Medical Center, Ford, Anheuser-Busch, and Hallmark.
What’s Next?
Many Missouri students rely on financial aid to fund their college education. The resources below can help you identify the options available and research information on application deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility requirements.
- Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). This agency administers a variety of scholarships and grants for Missouri college students.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Provided by the U.S. Department of Education, FAFSA is the main form students use to apply for financial aid for college. To determine if you’re eligible for aid, submit a completed FAFSA form online.
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder. This tool will show you available scholarships, grants, and loans and can be filtered by state and degree type. It includes information such as dollar amounts, how to apply, qualifications, deadlines, and contact details.