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Colleges and universities in Missouri

Missouri has 136 colleges and universities in our directory (41 public, 54 private nonprofit, 41 for-profit). Together they enroll about 345,854 students. 74 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Kansas City (18), Saint Louis (17), Springfield (13), St. Louis (7), Cape Girardeau (5), Columbia (4), Joplin (4), Kirksville (3), Bolivar (2), Fayette (2), Fulton (2), Jefferson City (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 136 schools

UM
Public
Students
31,543
Retention
93%
Programs
186
Awards 2024-25
11,747
CampusOnlineHybrid
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, OtherBusiness/CommerceHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +183
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MSU
Public
Students
24,360
Retention
77%
Programs
215
Awards 2024-25
5,904
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralComputer Science +212
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SLU
Private nonprofit

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Students
17,059
Retention
88%
Programs
175
Awards 2024-25
4,782
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralRegistered NursingComputer Science +172
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WUS
Private nonprofit
Students
16,357
Retention
95%
Programs
195
Awards 2024-25
5,555
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business StatisticsComputer ScienceLaw +192
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SLC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
15,649
Programs
46
Awards 2024-25
2,476
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingAutomobile +43
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UML
Public
Students
14,736
Retention
74%
Programs
112
Awards 2024-25
2,582
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceTeacher Education, Multiple LevelsElementary Education and Teaching +109
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UMC
Public
Students
14,732
Retention
75%
Programs
115
Awards 2024-25
3,490
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness/CommerceBiology +112
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
13,523
Retention
67%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesComputer Programming, Specific ApplicationsHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +40
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UCM
Public
Students
12,857
Retention
74%
Programs
113
Awards 2024-25
4,536
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceIndustrial Technology/Technician +110
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OTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
11,380
Retention
100%
Programs
61
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other +58
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SMS
Public
Students
9,501
Retention
76%
Programs
95
Awards 2024-25
2,278
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +92
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MUS
Private nonprofit
Students
9,261
Retention
85%
Programs
86
Awards 2024-25
2,554
CampusOnlineHybrid
Cyber/Electronic Operations and WarfareData ScienceRegistered Nursing +83
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NMS
Public
Students
9,152
Retention
74%
Programs
115
Awards 2024-25
3,044
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational Leadership and AdministrationComputer ScienceBusiness Administration and Management +112
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WU
Private nonprofit

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Students
8,260
Retention
69%
Programs
122
Awards 2024-25
3,122
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementCyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare +119
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MUS
Public
Students
7,154
Retention
87%
Programs
87
Awards 2024-25
2,197
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralEngineering/Industrial ManagementMechanical Engineering +84
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Students
6,826
Retention
66%
Programs
120
Awards 2024-25
1,689
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceCreative WritingEducation, Other +117
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,143
Retention
63%
Programs
53
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +50
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PU
Private nonprofit

Park University

Parkville, MO

Admission
Open
Students
5,736
Retention
58%
Programs
73
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationInformation Technology +70
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MBU
Private nonprofit

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO

Students
5,699
Retention
65%
Programs
79
Awards 2024-25
645
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other +76
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CC
Private nonprofit

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Admission
Open
Students
5,689
Retention
75%
Programs
58
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceGeneral StudiesCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +55
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MAC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,384
Retention
63%
Programs
25
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other +22
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SFC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,242
Retention
60%
Programs
34
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingMetal Fabricator +31
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MSS
Public
Students
4,147
Retention
63%
Programs
117
Awards 2024-25
1,101
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceCriminal Justice/Police ScienceElementary Education and Teaching +114
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CC
Public

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

Admission
Open
Students
3,959
Retention
59%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other +35
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