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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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AHD
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
275
Retention
59%
Programs
4
Campus
BarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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CC
Private nonprofit

Cottey College

Nevada, MO

Students
254
Retention
67%
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
78
CampusHybrid
Research and Experimental Psychology, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences +14
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CU
Private nonprofit

Calvary University

Kansas City, MO

Students
244
Retention
55%
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
49
CampusOnlineHybrid
BibleTheologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +10
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CCC
Private for-profit
Students
198
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
611
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistMedical/Clinical AssistantDental Hygiene/Hygienist +11
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CCC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
189
Retention
69%
Programs
13
CampusOnlineHybrid
Religious Institution Administration and ManagementDivinity/MinistryTheology and Religious Vocations, Other +10
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GSH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
182
Retention
56%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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MI
Private for-profit

Midwest Institute

Earth City, MO

Students
177
Retention
76%
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
91
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantDental Assisting/AssistantVeterinary Sciences +2
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AT
Public

Applied Tech

Sunset Hills, MO

Students
172
Retention
63%
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
98
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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NTS
Private nonprofit
Students
168
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryTheology and Religious Vocations, OtherTheology
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CGC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
159
Retention
84%
Programs
18
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Computer +15
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SSA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
157
Retention
88%
Programs
2
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology
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ATS
Private for-profit

American Trade School

Saint Ann, MO

Admission
Open
Students
154
Retention
84%
Programs
2
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianElectrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
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BU
Private for-profit

Bryan University

Springfield, MO

Admission
Open
Students
153
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
65
Online
Medical/Clinical AssistantBusiness/CommerceBusiness Administration and Management +5
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BTC
Private nonprofit
Students
144
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
68
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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