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55 Colleges
$64,245 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,735 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly teaching graduations, Missouri is ranked #15 in the country with 7,906 degrees handed out in 2021. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Missouri is $16,061 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $19,052 a year.

An estimated 49% of college students in Missouri take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,184 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,502 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,267 students at Northwest in total, 5,482 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,813 are full-time. For undergraduates at Northwest, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,055 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Northwest with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,762 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,604 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri State University - Springfield is 23,505, of which 19,621 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,128 are full-time. It takes the average Missouri State undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Approximately 48% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,939 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,272 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,981 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Missouri - Columbia is 31,089, of which 23,383 students are undergraduates and of those, 21,344 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mizzou is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,168 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Mizzou with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,864 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$12,528 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Missouri - St Louis is 13,874, of which 10,973 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,889 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMSL is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 57%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,179 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,698 during the early-career years.

#4

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Central Missouri is 9,959, of which 7,629 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,009 are full-time. It takes the average UCM undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at UCM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,508 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UCM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,832 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,015 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

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

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

45% of Southeast Missouri State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,835 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,047 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,382 students at Lindenwood University in total, 4,822 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,199 are full-time. For undergraduates at Lindenwood University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 66% of students at Lindenwood University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,514 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Lindenwood University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,897 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 882 undergraduates at William Woods, of which 692 are full-time, and there are 2,114 students altogether. It takes the average William Woods undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 68%. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

Roughly 76% of students at William Woods take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,007 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,020 during the early-career years.

#9

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,784 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri Baptist University is 4,860, of which 4,046 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,380 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 62%. Of the accepted students, 51% are men and 49% are women.

Approximately 72% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,122 a year. MBU has a 1.2% 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 MBU is $36,667.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

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 18 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 7% of accepted students are men, and 93% are women.

100% of CMU CGES students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,086 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from CMU CGES with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,703 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,989 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMKC is 4.6 years.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 35% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,389 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMKC is $45,269.

#12

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,563 undergraduates at Webster, of which 2,022 are full-time, and there are 8,197 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Webster is 4.4 years.

About 59% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at Webster take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,523 a year. Webster has a 1.1% 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 $40,383.

#13

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,039 students at Southwest Baptist University in total, 2,379 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,593 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southwest Baptist University is 4.3 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

64% of Southwest Baptist University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,873 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 Southwest Baptist University is $36,513.

#14

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,166 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,979 students at Maryville U in total, 5,504 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,249 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 56% of students at Maryville U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,475 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Maryville U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,858 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
96% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Evangel University is 1,999, of which 1,511 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,382 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Evangel is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Roughly 96% of students at Evangel take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,187 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Evangel is $34,943.

#16

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,644 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,723 undergraduates at SLU, of which 6,847 are full-time, and there are 12,229 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at SLU is 89%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 70% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

51% of SLU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,315 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from SLU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,234 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,702 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,165 students at Park University in total, 8,504 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,763 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Park University is 4.3 years.

57% of Park University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,922 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Park University is $47,603.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,026 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

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 15 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,929 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% 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 $36,021.

#19

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,216 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,359 full-time undergraduates at OTC, and 11,237 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $1,294 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,079 during the early-career years.

#20

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,014 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

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

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 61%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,696 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% 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 $41,820 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Drury University

Springfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,633 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Drury University is 1,691, of which 1,409 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,383 are full-time. For undergraduates at Drury University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at Drury University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,514 a year. Drury University has a 2.7% 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 Drury University is $34,289.

#22

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$8,241 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

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.

52% of Missouri Western students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,432 a year. Missouri Western has a 0.7% 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 $35,944 during the early-career years.

#23

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,058 undergraduates at Avila, of which 915 are full-time, and there are 1,414 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Avila is 4.3 years.

About 68% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 54% are men and 46% are women.

77% of Avila students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,114 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,448 during the early-career years.

#24

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,696 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fontbonne University is 1,112, of which 816 students are undergraduates and of those, 728 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Fontbonne University is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,031 a year. Fontbonne University has a 0.8% 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 Fontbonne University is $40,684.

#25

Hannibal - LaGrange University

Hannibal, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Hannibal - LaGrange University is 739, of which 671 students are undergraduates and of those, 504 are full-time. For undergraduates at HLGU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

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

66% of HLGU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,441 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,298 during the early-career years.

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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