For those interested in studying in Missouri, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Missouri institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) Tuition: $43,705 Total enrollment: 13,908 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 16.5% Average freshman retention rate: 97% 6-year graduation rate: 93% Classes with under 20 students: 67.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 32-34 |
| 2 | St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO) Tuition: $35,246 Total enrollment: 14,073 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 61.3% Average freshman retention rate: 85% 6-year graduation rate: 71% Classes with under 20 students: 53.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 25-30 |
| 3 | University of Missouri: Columbia (Columbia, MO) Tuition: in-state: $9,257, out-of-state: $23,366 Total enrollment: 33,805 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 82.3% Average freshman retention rate: 85% 6-year graduation rate: 69% Classes with under 20 students: 44.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 23-28 |
| 4 | Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO) Tuition: in-state: $9,350, out-of-state: $23,666 Total enrollment: 7,522 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 89.8% Average freshman retention rate: 86% 6-year graduation rate: 67% Classes with under 20 students: 40.3% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 25-31 |
| 5 | Maryville University of Saint Louis (St Louis, MO) Tuition: $23,746 Total enrollment: 3,846 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 67.4% Average freshman retention rate: 82% 6-year graduation rate: 68% Classes with under 20 students: 67.0% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 23-27 |
| 6 | University of Missouri: Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) Tuition: in-state: $9,220, out-of-state: $21,754 Total enrollment: 15,492 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 69.3% Average freshman retention rate: 75% 6-year graduation rate: 44% Classes with under 20 students: 55.0% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 20-27 |
| 7 | University of Missouri: St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) Tuition: in-state: $9,314, out-of-state: $22,883 Total enrollment: 16,817 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 69.1% Average freshman retention rate: 73% 6-year graduation rate: 51% Classes with under 20 students: 44.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 21-26 |
