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Missouri Colleges

95 Colleges
$67,689 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,090 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Missouri ranked #20 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2021. Around 83,009 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $16,922 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $19,135 a year.

About 53% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,523 per year.

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#1

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$14,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 23,383 undergraduates at Mizzou, of which 21,344 are full-time, and there are 31,089 students altogether. For undergraduates at Mizzou, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,167 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,756 during the early-career years.

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#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$62,982 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Washington University in St Louis is 15,449, of which 7,653 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,077 are full-time. WUSTL has a freshman retention rate of 96%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,495 a year.

Students who graduate from WUSTL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $78,073 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$9,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% 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. For undergraduates at Missouri State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,209 a year.

Students who graduate from Missouri State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,553 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#4

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$12,734 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% 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. For undergraduates at UMKC, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,521 a year.

Students who graduate from UMKC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,298 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#5

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,730 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,563 undergraduates at Webster, of which 2,022 are full-time, and there are 8,197 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

57% of Webster students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,850 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,656 during the early-career years.

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#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,229 students at SLU in total, 7,723 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,847 are full-time. It takes the average SLU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,390 a year.

Students who graduate from SLU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $60,716 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,166 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Maryville U is 4.2 years.

55% of Maryville U students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,487 a year.

Students who graduate from Maryville U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $55,047 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$14,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,973 undergraduates at UMSL, of which 4,889 are full-time, and there are 13,874 students altogether. For undergraduates at UMSL, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 32% of students at UMSL take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,118 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMSL is $47,564.

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#9

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,268 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,347 students at Columbia College Missouri in total, 7,861 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,162 are full-time. For undergraduates at Columbia College Missouri, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

55% of Columbia College Missouri students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,584 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,747 during the early-career years.

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#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,735 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,629 undergraduates at UCM, of which 6,009 are full-time, and there are 9,959 students altogether. For undergraduates at UCM, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

49% of UCM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,295 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCM is $41,593.

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#11

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,808 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

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

61% of Park University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,877 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Park University is $50,550.

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Public Public vs. Private
$14,278 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,642 students at Missouri University of Science and Technology in total, 6,083 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,412 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Missouri University of Science and Technology is 4.8 years.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,920 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri University of Science and Technology is $69,295.

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#13

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,495 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,929 undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University, of which 6,823 are full-time, and there are 10,001 students altogether. It takes the average Southeast Missouri State University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 48% of students at Southeast Missouri State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,238 a year.

Students who graduate from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,150 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$10,181 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Northwest is 4.4 years.

55% of Northwest students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,660 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwest is $41,695.

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#15

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,411 full-time undergraduates at Saint Louis Community College, and 15,206 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at Saint Louis Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $2,810 a year.

Students who graduate from Saint Louis Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,242 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#16

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,100 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

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 average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Lindenwood University is 4.4 years.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,904 a year.

Students who graduate from Lindenwood University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,711 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$7,110 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is 13,085, which includes 5,915 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,724 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,026 during the early-career years.

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#18

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,624 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

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 16 to 1.

37% of OTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $2,008 a year.

Students who graduate from OTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,525 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

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#20

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,470 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,389 undergraduates at Truman State, of which 3,687 are full-time, and there are 4,655 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

42% of Truman State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,246 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Truman State is $43,966.

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#21

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,688 students at Rockhurst in total, 2,746 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,845 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Rockhurst is 4.1 years.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,403 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rockhurst is $61,371.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,045 students at Missouri Southern in total, 4,927 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,443 are full-time. For undergraduates at Missouri Southern, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

42% of Missouri Southern students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,500 a year.

Students who graduate from Missouri Southern with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,866 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$8,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri Western State University is 4,911, of which 4,717 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,039 are full-time. It takes the average Missouri Western undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,092 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,499 during the early-career years.

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#24

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,210 full-time undergraduates at SCC, and 6,014 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at SCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,052 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,087 during the early-career years.

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#25

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$6,540 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Moberly Area Community College is 4,878, which includes 2,285 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

9% of MACC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,444 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,563 during the early-career years.

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Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies 774
27 Southwest Baptist University 767
28 Missouri Baptist University 743
29 State Fair Community College 679
30 William Woods University 670
31 Crowder College 653
32 Jefferson College 606
33 State Technical College of Missouri 601
34 Evangel University 582
35 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 575
36 Logan University 508
37 Drury University 506
38 Mineral Area College 487
39 Three Rivers College 477
40 East Central College 432
41 Avila University 427
42 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College 405
43 Ranken Technical College 392
44 Cox College 354
45 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 348
46 College of the Ozarks 346
47 University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy 341
48 Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies 340
49 North Central Missouri College 319
50 Fontbonne University 318
51 Lincoln University 312
52 Culver - Stockton College 264
53 Missouri Valley College 250
54 Missouri State University - West Plains 247
55 William Jewell College 245
56 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 228
57 Research College of Nursing 203
58 Harris - Stowe State University 201
59 Stephens College 182
60 Hannibal - LaGrange University 181
61 Kansas City Art Institute 171
62 Westminster College Missouri 170
63 Ozark Christian College 141
64 Chamberlain University - Missouri 133
65 Concordia Seminary 125
66 St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton 122
67 Covenant Theological Seminary 117
68 Concorde Career Colleges 90
69 Bryan University 89
70 Nazarene Theological Seminary 84
71 Cottey College 73
72 Baptist Bible College 58
73 Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences 57
73 Calvary University 57
75 Urshan College 50
76 Aquinas Institute of Theology 43
77 City Vision University 41
78 Midwest Institute 40
79 Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis 38
80 Bolivar Technical College 36
81 Eden Theological Seminary 33
81 Central Christian College of the Bible 33
83 Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts 32
84 Urshan Graduate School of Theology 25
85 Saint Louis Christian College 24
86 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City 23
87 Texas County Technical College 20
88 Kenrick Glennon Seminary 18
88 DeVry University - Missouri 18
90 Conception Seminary College 17
91 Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City 15
92 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield 10
93 St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis 5
94 American Business and Technology University 2
95 American Trade School 0

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