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55 Colleges
7,906 Yearly Graduations
$62,176 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,082 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Missouri ranked #15 in the nation for teaching degrees handed out in 2021. Around 7,906 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Missouri is $15,544 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $18,436 a year.

An estimated 52% of college students in Missouri take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,270 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
850 Yearly Degrees
$8,852 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Northwest Missouri State University is 7,267, of which 5,482 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,813 are full-time. It takes the average Northwest undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,533 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwest is $37,907.

Public Public vs. Private
791 Yearly Degrees
$8,294 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 23,505 students at Missouri State in total, 19,621 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,128 are full-time. For undergraduates at Missouri State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

53% of Missouri State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,178 a year. Missouri State has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Missouri State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,811 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
714 Yearly Degrees
$11,475 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 31,089 students at Mizzou in total, 23,383 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 21,344 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 82%. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,188 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mizzou is $46,683.

#4

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
549 Yearly Degrees
$12,015 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 13,874 students at UMSL in total, 10,973 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,889 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

About 58% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

44% of UMSL students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,004 a year. UMSL has a 4.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UMSL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,078 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
549 Yearly Degrees
$9,078 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,959 students at UCM in total, 7,629 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,009 are full-time. It takes the average UCM undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

56% of UCM students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,891 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,123 during the early-career years.

#6

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
486 Yearly Degrees
$8,715 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,929 undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University, of which 6,823 are full-time, and there are 10,001 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southeast Missouri State University is 4.5 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,719 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,146 during the early-career years.

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
476 Yearly Degrees
$18,640 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Lindenwood University is 7,382, of which 4,822 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,199 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

66% of Lindenwood University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,246 a year. Lindenwood University has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lindenwood University is $40,434.

#8

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
387 Yearly Degrees
$26,730 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,114 students at William Woods in total, 882 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 692 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 63%. Of the accepted students, 27% are men and 73% are women.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,985 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,273 during the early-career years.

#9

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
253 Yearly Degrees
$30,548 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,046 undergraduates at MBU, of which 1,380 are full-time, and there are 4,860 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MBU is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 65%. Around 51% of accepted students are men, and 49% are women.

72% of MBU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,676 a year. MBU has a 6.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,291 during the early-career years.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
217 Yearly Degrees
$6,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,123 undergraduates at CMU CGES, of which 955 are full-time, and there are 3,429 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 50% are men and 50% are women.

Roughly 100% of students at CMU CGES take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,500 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from CMU CGES with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,713 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
215 Yearly Degrees
$11,271 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Missouri - Kansas City is 16,147, of which 11,027 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,071 are full-time. It takes the average UMKC undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 63%. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at UMKC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,000 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,346 during the early-career years.

#12

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
206 Yearly Degrees
$28,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,563 undergraduates at Webster, of which 2,022 are full-time, and there are 8,197 students altogether. It takes the average Webster undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 53%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,270 a year. Webster has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Webster is $38,977.

#13

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
155 Yearly Degrees
$26,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,379 undergraduates at Southwest Baptist University, of which 1,593 are full-time, and there are 3,039 students altogether. It takes the average Southwest Baptist University undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 73%. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 69% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,478 a year. Southwest Baptist University has a 6.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southwest Baptist University is $32,122.

#14

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
147 Yearly Degrees
$27,166 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Maryville University of Saint Louis is 10,979, of which 5,504 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,249 are full-time. For undergraduates at Maryville U, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 57% of students at Maryville U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,823 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Maryville U is $47,446.

#15

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
145 Yearly Degrees
$25,748 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,511 undergraduates at Evangel, of which 1,382 are full-time, and there are 1,999 students altogether. It takes the average Evangel undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,355 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Evangel with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,451 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
124 Yearly Degrees
$48,824 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,229 students at SLU in total, 7,723 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,847 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at SLU. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly 54% of students at SLU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,254 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SLU is $53,847.

#17

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
118 Yearly Degrees
$8,853 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,165 students at Park University in total, 8,504 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,763 are full-time. It takes the average Park University undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,826 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Park University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,444 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
113 Yearly Degrees
$7,762 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,927 undergraduates at Missouri Southern, of which 3,443 are full-time, and there are 5,045 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

52% of Missouri Southern students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,985 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri Southern is $33,600.

#19

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
98 Yearly Degrees
$4,924 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Ozarks Technical Community College is 11,237, which includes 5,359 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

56% of OTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,662 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.8% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,128 during the early-career years.

#20

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
93 Yearly Degrees
$8,689 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,389 undergraduates at Truman State, of which 3,687 are full-time, and there are 4,655 students altogether. It takes the average Truman State undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

39% of Truman State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,831 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Truman State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,862 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Drury University

Springfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
80 Yearly Degrees
$32,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,409 undergraduates at Drury University, of which 1,383 are full-time, and there are 1,691 students altogether. For undergraduates at Drury University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 71% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,302 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,347 during the early-career years.

#22

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
74 Yearly Degrees
$7,930 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,717 undergraduates at Missouri Western, of which 3,039 are full-time, and there are 4,911 students altogether. For undergraduates at Missouri Western, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

Roughly 55% of students at Missouri Western take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,449 a year. Missouri Western has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Missouri Western with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,706 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
66 Yearly Degrees
$21,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,058 undergraduates at Avila, of which 915 are full-time, and there are 1,414 students altogether. It takes the average Avila undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 42%. Of the accepted students, 52% are men and 48% are women.

75% of Avila students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,318 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Avila with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,645 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
59 Yearly Degrees
$28,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 816 undergraduates at Fontbonne University, of which 728 are full-time, and there are 1,112 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Around 85% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

76% of Fontbonne University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,299 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fontbonne University is $38,709.

#25

Hannibal - LaGrange University

Hannibal, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
58 Yearly Degrees
$25,215 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 739 students at HLGU in total, 671 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 504 are full-time. For undergraduates at HLGU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 58% are men and 42% are women.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,975 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from HLGU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,905 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 57
27 A T Still University of Health Sciences 51
28 Jefferson College 49
29 Mineral Area College 48
29 Lincoln University 48
31 Moberly Area Community College 46
32 State Fair Community College 43
33 Three Rivers College 42
34 Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies 41
34 Washington University in St Louis 41
34 Columbia College 41
37 Crowder College 36
38 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 35
38 College of the Ozarks 35
40 Culver - Stockton College 31
41 Rockhurst University 30
42 East Central College 29
43 St Charles Community College 28
43 Missouri Valley College 28
45 Missouri State University - West Plains 26
46 Stephens College 24
47 William Jewell College 17
48 North Central Missouri College 16
49 Harris - Stowe State University 14
50 Westminster College Missouri 9
51 Baptist Bible College 7
52 Cottey College 5
53 Calvary University 4
54 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2
55 Missouri University of Science and Technology 0

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