Lens covers 15 four-year colleges in Missouri, 9 public and 6 private. They range from Avila University (1,312 undergraduates) to University of Missouri–Columbia (23,929). Acceptance rates run from 12% to 97%, and 14 of the 15 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 15 four-year colleges in Missouri
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | Kansas City | 1,312 | 88% | $42,000 |
| Lindenwood University | Saint Charles | 4,624 | 57% | $21,600 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis | 5,658 | 95% | $27,166 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | 3,019 | 97% | $8,960 in-state · $17,080 out-of-state |
| Missouri State University–Springfield | Springfield | 13,313 | 91% | $9,502 in-state · $18,770 out-of-state |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla | 5,521 | 73% | $14,984 in-state · $33,248 out-of-state |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | 4,378 | 86% | $10,611 in-state · $17,324 out-of-state |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis | 7,267 | 75% | $55,760 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | 6,373 | 74% | $9,903 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | 5,648 | 64% | $10,050 in-state · $18,600 out-of-state |
| University of Missouri–Columbia | Columbia | 23,929 | 78% | $14,837 in-state · $36,056 out-of-state |
| University of Missouri–Kansas City | Kansas City | 6,817 | 72% | $12,587 in-state · $30,227 out-of-state |
| University of Missouri–St Louis | Saint Louis | 5,024 | 63% | $14,112 in-state · $35,112 out-of-state |
| Washington University in St Louis | Saint Louis | 7,857 | 12% | $65,790 |
| Webster University | Saint Louis | 2,304 | 86% | $31,750 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Missouri admit at least half of applicants? 14 of the 15: Avila University, Lindenwood University, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri State University–Springfield, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Northwest Missouri State University, Saint Louis University, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri–Columbia, University of Missouri–Kansas City and 2 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Missouri? University of Missouri–Columbia is the largest, with 23,929 undergraduates, and Avila University is the smallest, with 1,312 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Missouri are public? 9 of the 15 are public and 6 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.