Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Missouri
94 degree-granting colleges and universities in Missouri that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges94
- Public2866 private
- Four-year7519 two-year
- Online programs76Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Missouri: Business Administration (60), Nursing (55), Biology (47), Secondary Education (44), Criminal Justice (43), Psychology (43).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A T Still University of Health Sciences | Kirksville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| American Trade School | Saint Ann | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Aquinas Institute of Theology | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis | Maryland Heights | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Avila University | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bolivar Technical College | Bolivar | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bryan University | Springfield | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Calvary University | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Fayette | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Fayette | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | St. Louis | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| City Vision University | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Columbia College | Columbia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Conception Seminary College | Conception | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Concordia Seminary | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Cottey College | Nevada | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Cox College | Springfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Crowder College | Neosho | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Culver-Stockton College | Canton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Drury University | Springfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | Springfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| East Central College | Union | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Eden Theological Seminary | Webster Groves | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Evangel University | Springfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Evangel University-College of Online Learning | Springfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church | Ozark | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Fontbonne University | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Kansas City University | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Lindenwood University | Saint Charles | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Logan University | Chesterfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Midwest Institute | Earth City | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mission University | Springfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Moberly Area Community College | Moberly | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Nazarene Theological Seminary | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| North Central Missouri College | Trenton | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Park University | Parkville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis | St. Louis | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Research College of Nursing | Kansas City | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cape Girardeau | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton | Fenton | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | Public | Two-year | No |
| Stephens College | Columbia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Texas County Technical College | Houston | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Missouri-System Office | Columbia | Public | Four-year | No |
| Urshan Graduate School of Theology | Wentzville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Urshan University | Wentzville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Webster University | Saint Louis | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City | Kansas City | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | Springfield | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Westminster College | Fulton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| William Jewell College | Liberty | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| William Woods University | Fulton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Missouri: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Missouri?
Missouri has 94 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Missouri?
28 public, 52 private nonprofit and 14 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Missouri?
19 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Crowder College, East Central College, Jefferson College, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Mineral Area College, and Missouri State University-West Plains.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Missouri?
75 four-year colleges and universities, and 56 schools in Missouri offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Missouri offer online programs?
76 colleges in Missouri reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Missouri have the most colleges?
Saint Louis (14), Kansas City (14), Springfield (10), Columbia (4), and St. Louis (3).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Missouri?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Missouri are Business Administration (60 schools), Nursing (55 schools), Biology (47 schools), Secondary Education (44 schools), Criminal Justice (43 schools), and Psychology (43 schools).
How do I find a college in Missouri that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Missouri and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Missouri colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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