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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 49–72 of 136 schools

CC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,028
Retention
67%
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
293
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionPsychology, General +31
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HSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,002
Retention
68%
Programs
23
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Safety Studies +20
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WJC
Private nonprofit
Students
959
Retention
74%
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
220
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +45
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KCA
Private nonprofit

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO

Students
813
Retention
78%
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
161
Campus
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsIllustrationPainting +10
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OCC
Private nonprofit
Students
736
Retention
83%
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
169
CampusOnlineHybrid
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, OtherBibleYouth Ministry +7
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CC
Private nonprofit

Cox College

Springfield, MO

Students
724
Retention
0%
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
270
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingRadiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerOccupational Therapy/Therapist +4
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WC
Private nonprofit

Westminster College

Fulton, MO

Students
640
Retention
71%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
145
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBiochemistryExercise Science and Kinesiology +46
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PCI
Private for-profit

Pinnacle Career Institute

Kansas City, MO

Admission
Open
Students
619
Retention
69%
Programs
3
Online
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianElectromechanicalHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
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CS
Private nonprofit

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Students
589
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
102
CampusOnlineHybrid
TheologyDivinity/Ministry
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SC
Private nonprofit

Stephens College

Columbia, MO

Students
568
Retention
78%
Programs
31
Awards 2024-25
158
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physician AssistantPlaywriting and ScreenwritingMusical Theatre +28
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CTS
Private nonprofit
Students
550
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
100
CampusOnlineHybrid
TheologyDivinity/MinistryCounseling Psychology +4
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HU
Private nonprofit
Students
499
Retention
78%
Programs
30
Awards 2024-25
129
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingChristian StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +27
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UU
Private nonprofit

Urshan University

Wentzville, MO

Students
474
Retention
63%
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
123
CampusOnlineHybrid
Human ServicesOrganizational LeadershipDivinity/Ministry +5
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MU
Private nonprofit

Mission University

Springfield, MO

Admission
Open
Students
434
Retention
59%
Programs
14
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBiblePastoral Studies/Counseling +11
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MTI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
396
Retention
82%
Programs
9
Campus
Welding TechnologyTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician +6
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
297
Retention
50%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyBarbering +2
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CVU
Private nonprofit

City Vision University

Kansas City, MO

Admission
Open
Students
296
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
86
Online
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingDivinity/MinistryBusiness Administration and Management +2
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