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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 25–48 of 136 schools

JC
Public

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

Admission
Open
Students
3,775
Retention
69%
Programs
26
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Police ScienceLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +23
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MWS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,716
Retention
54%
Programs
76
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +73
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TSU
Public

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Students
3,664
Retention
85%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
745
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementAccountingRegistered Nursing +53
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RU
Private nonprofit

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO

Students
3,577
Retention
79%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
929
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementSpeech-Language Pathology/Pathologist +71
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AU
Private nonprofit

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Students
2,768
Retention
71%
Programs
53
Awards 2024-25
500
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, OtherRegistered NursingPsychology, General +50
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TRC
Public

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO

Admission
Open
Students
2,604
Retention
66%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesLiberal Arts and SciencesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other +34
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MAC
Public

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO

Admission
Open
Students
2,447
Retention
65%
Programs
35
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Registered Nursing +32
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ECC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,371
Retention
67%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesWelding TechnologyRegistered Nursing +25
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STC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,346
Retention
90%
Programs
35
CampusHybrid
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherOffice Management and SupervisionAutomobile +32
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EU
Private nonprofit

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Students
2,289
Retention
76%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
543
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionEducational Leadership and AdministrationTheology and Religious Vocations, Other +71
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SBU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,199
Retention
65%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
603
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingEducation, GeneralPhysical Therapy/Therapist +68
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KCU
Private nonprofit

Kansas City University

Kansas City, MO

Students
2,109
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
530
CampusHybrid
Osteopathic MedicineBiologyClinical Psychology +2
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LU
Public

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO

Admission
Open
Students
2,054
Retention
60%
Programs
53
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingAgricultureBusiness Administration and Management +50
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WWU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,046
Retention
58%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
453
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational Leadership and AdministrationBusiness Administration and ManagementSuperintendency and Educational System Administration +48
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NCM
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,951
Retention
66%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingBusiness/Commerce +25
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RTC
Private nonprofit

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Admission
Open
Students
1,784
Retention
100%
Programs
25
CampusOnlineHybrid
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianComputer Engineering Technology/Technician +22
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MVC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,770
Retention
53%
Programs
39
Awards 2024-25
247
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologySecondary School Administration/Principalship +36
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DU
Private nonprofit

Drury University

Springfield, MO

Students
1,615
Retention
79%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
343
CampusOnlineHybrid
ArchitectureBiologyBusiness Administration and Management +65
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CO
Private nonprofit

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO

Students
1,454
Retention
90%
Programs
96
Awards 2024-25
317
CampusHybrid
Psychology, GeneralEarly Childhood and Family StudiesRegistered Nursing +93
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LU
Private nonprofit

Logan University

Chesterfield, MO

Students
1,406
Retention
50%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
665
CampusOnlineHybrid
ChiropracticExercise Science and KinesiologyBiology +6
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