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72 Colleges
$62,842 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,914 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly healthcare graduations, Missouri is ranked #16 in the country with 16,143 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $15,710 per year to get their degree at a college in Missouri, while out of state students will pay an average of $18,083 per year.

About 57% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,479 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

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

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 school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% 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. Maryville U has a 0.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national 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.

#2

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. Students tend to stick around at Mizzou. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

About 77% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

39% of Mizzou students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,168 a year. Mizzou 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 $49,864 during the early-career years.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

#4

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 12,229 students at SLU in total, 7,723 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,847 are full-time. SLU has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

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 typical student loan amount is $8,315 a year. SLU has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

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.

#5

University of Missouri - Kansas City

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

There are 16,147 students at UMKC in total, 11,027 of which 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 76%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

35% of UMKC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,389 a year. UMKC has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UMKC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,269 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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

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

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

Roughly 48% of students at Missouri State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,939 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

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

#7

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,701 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rockhurst University is 3,688, of which 2,746 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,845 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,641 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,483 during the early-career years.

#8

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,590 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,449 students at WUSTL in total, 7,653 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,077 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Only 13% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Roughly 15% of students at WUSTL take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,887 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from WUSTL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $75,755 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 627 students at Goldfarb School of Nursing in total, 529 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 504 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,019 during the early-career years.

#10

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 22 to 1.

4% of Saint Louis Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,303 a year. Saint Louis Community College has a 3.7% 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 $27,524 during the early-career years.

#11

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,800 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Logan University is 1,806, of which 320 students are undergraduates and of those, 151 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 66% of students who apply get accepted. Around 26% of accepted students are men, and 74% are women.

86% of Logan University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,391 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,264 during the early-career years.

#12

Cox College

Springfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,396 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 975 students at Cox College in total, 742 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 392 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 39%. Around 15% of accepted students are men, and 85% are women.

Roughly 100% of students at Cox College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,500 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Cox College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,835 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,280 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is 998, of which 286 students are undergraduates and of those, 281 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 28% of accepted students are men, and 72% are women.

Roughly 100% of students at UHSP take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,388 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UHSP is $122,881.

#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. It takes the average Southwest Baptist University undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% 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 student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,513 during the early-career years.

#15

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,216 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% 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 17 to 1.

57% of OTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,294 a year. OTC has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from OTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,079 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

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%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Roughly 33% of students at UMSL take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,179 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UMSL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,698 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

University of Central Missouri

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

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.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,508 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,832 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,110 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,915 full-time undergraduates at MCC, and 13,085 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,650 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCC is $33,008.

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. Of the accepted students, 7% are men and 93% are women.

Roughly 100% of students at CMU CGES take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount 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.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

#21

Webster University

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

There are 8,197 students at Webster in total, 2,563 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,022 are full-time. 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 59%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

55% of Webster students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,523 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Webster with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,383 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

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.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 79%. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,835 a year. Southeast Missouri State University has a 2.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

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.

#23

Research College of Nursing

Kansas City, Missouri
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 269 undergraduates at Research College of Nursing, of which 269 are full-time, and there are 420 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Research College of Nursing is $72,112.

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

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

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

Roughly 46% of students at Missouri Southern take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,929 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri Southern is $36,021.

#25

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

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

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

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lindenwood University is $42,897.

Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Truman State University 178
27 Three Rivers College 177
28 Park University 164
29 Crowder College 155
30 Columbia College 142
31 Missouri Western State University 135
32 Chamberlain University - Missouri 133
33 St Charles Community College 126
34 St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton 122
35 North Central Missouri College 109
36 Jefferson College 108
37 State Fair Community College 106
38 Concorde Career Colleges 90
39 Northwest Missouri State University 84
40 Missouri Baptist University 81
40 East Central College 81
42 Mineral Area College 79
43 Fontbonne University 71
44 William Jewell College 70
45 Avila University 67
46 Stephens College 61
47 Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences 57
47 Missouri State University - West Plains 57
49 Bryan University 56
50 State Technical College of Missouri 53
51 Moberly Area Community College 48
52 Lincoln University 43
53 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 42
54 Culver - Stockton College 39
55 Bolivar Technical College 36
56 Missouri Valley College 35
57 College of the Ozarks 33
58 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 30
59 Evangel University 28
59 Hannibal - LaGrange University 28
61 Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies 23
61 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City 23
63 William Woods University 22
64 Texas County Technical College 20
65 Midwest Institute 17
66 City Vision University 14
67 Drury University 13
68 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield 10
69 Harris - Stowe State University 7
70 St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis 5
71 Westminster College Missouri 1
72 American Business and Technology University 0

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