2023 best colleges in Missouri

As the first public university established west of the Mississippi River, the University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou, now stands as the largest university in the state. With a quarter or more of the student population participating in Greek life, students will find a range of parties and social activities to enjoy. Lincoln University, an HBCU, partners with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to provide financial and professional development support to qualified students. Missouri is also home to one of the oldest pharmacy schools in the nation – the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.

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#1 in Missouri | #31 in For Profit Schools
Economic score 8.54

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $17,943

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $33,966

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Missouri | #52 in For Profit Schools

Bryan University

Springfield, Missouri

Economic score 102.66

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $20,677

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $25,720

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Missouri | #54 in For Profit Schools
Economic score 1,479.80

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $24,336

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $24,587

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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