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Top Colleges in Missouri
Written by
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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Whether you prefer the bustling urban environment of Kansas City and St. Louis, or the more tranquil atmosphere of colleges in rural areas like Springfield or Warrensburg, there is a Missouri college out there for you. With world-famous schools like Mizzou and WashU and strong educational grants like Bright Flight, Missouri has something for everyone. Check out our list of Missouri colleges below.
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Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
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Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university known for its strong programs in medicine, engineering, and business. The university's Danforth Campus features the iconic Brookings Hall, a…Read More
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO • Public, Town
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Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public 4-year college located in Rolla, Missouri. There are currently 5,467 undergraduates at Missouri S&T and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%.…Read More
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public 4-year…Read More
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO • Public, Town
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Truman State University is a public 4-year college located in Kirksville, Missouri. There are currently 2,666 undergraduates at Truman State and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition at…Read More
Truman State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO • Private, Non-Profit, City
Saint Louis University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Saint Louis, Missouri. There are currently 7,324 undergraduates at SLU and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition…Read More
Saint Louis University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO • Public, City
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public 4-year college located in Columbia, Missouri. There are currently 23,118 undergraduates at Missouri-Columbia and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The tuition at Missouri-Columbia…Read More
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO • Private, Non-Profit, City
Rockhurst University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Kansas City, Missouri. There are currently 1,702 undergraduates at Rockhurst and the school’s acceptance rate is 69%. The tuition at…Read More
Rockhurst University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
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Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Saint Louis, Missouri. There are currently 5,988 undergraduates at Maryville St. Louis and the school’s acceptance rate…Read More
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private, non-profit 4-year…Read More
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO • Private, Non-Profit, Town
College of the Ozarks, located in Point Lookout, Missouri, is often referred to as "Hard Work U" because students work jobs instead of paying tuition. The college emphasizes Christian values,…Read More
College of the Ozarks, located in Point Lookout, Missouri, is…Read More
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO • Public, Suburb
University of Missouri-St Louis is a public 4-year college located in Saint Louis, Missouri. There are currently 5,108 undergraduates at Missouri-St Louis and the school’s acceptance rate is 57%. The…Read More
University of Missouri-St Louis is a public 4-year college located…Read More
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO • Public, City
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public 4-year college located in Kansas City, Missouri. There are currently 6,618 undergraduates at UMKC and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%. The tuition…Read More
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Cottey College
Nevada, MO • Private, Non-Profit, Town
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Cottey College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Nevada, Missouri. There are currently 266 undergraduates at Cottey and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at Cottey…Read More
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Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Ozark Christian College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Joplin, Missouri. There are currently 612 undergraduates at Ozark Christian and the school’s acceptance rate is 98%. The tuition…Read More
Ozark Christian College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Fontbonne University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Saint Louis, Missouri. There are currently 632 undergraduates at Fontbonne and the school’s acceptance rate is 95%. The tuition at…Read More
Fontbonne University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO • Public, City
Missouri State University-Springfield is a public 4-year college located in Springfield, Missouri. There are currently 13,407 undergraduates at Missouri State and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at…Read More
Missouri State University-Springfield is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Evangel University
Springfield, MO • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Evangel University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Springfield, Missouri. There are currently 1,205 undergraduates at Evangel and the school’s acceptance rate is 69%. The tuition at Evangel…Read More
Evangel University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO • Public, City
Southeast Missouri State University is a public 4-year college located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. There are currently 6,588 undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State and the school’s acceptance rate is 79%.…Read More
Southeast Missouri State University is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO • Public, Town
Northwest Missouri State University is a public 4-year college located in Maryville, Missouri. There are currently 4,550 undergraduates at Northwest Missouri State and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The…Read More
Northwest Missouri State University is a public 4-year college located…Read More
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO • Public, Town
University of Central Missouri is a public 4-year college located in Warrensburg, Missouri. There are currently 5,653 undergraduates at UCM and the school’s acceptance rate is 69%. The tuition at…Read More
University of Central Missouri is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Drury University
Springfield, MO • Private, Non-Profit, City
Drury University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Springfield, Missouri. There are currently 1,367 undergraduates at Drury and the school’s acceptance rate is 59%. The tuition at Drury…Read More
Drury University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Webster University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Saint Louis, Missouri. There are currently 2,180 undergraduates at Webster and the school’s acceptance rate is 58%. The tuition at…Read More
Webster University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
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We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.
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