Best Graduation Rate Universities in Missouri
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in Missouri.
| # | Institution | Tuition | Avg Earnings | Grad Rate | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Washington University in St Louis
Private Non-Profit |
$62,982 | $78,073 | 94% | MO |
| 2 |
Saint Louis University
Private Non-Profit |
$53,244 | $60,716 | 81% | MO |
| 3 |
Rockhurst University
Private Non-Profit |
$43,420 | $61,371 | 76% | MO |
| 4 |
University of Missouri-Columbia
Public |
$14,130 | $52,756 | 76% | MO |
| 5 |
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Private Non-Profit |
$31,920 | $116,360 | 74% | MO |
| 6 |
Truman State University
Public |
$9,470 | $43,966 | 70% | MO |
| 7 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Private Non-Profit |
$27,166 | $55,047 | 69% | MO |
| 8 |
Evangel University
Private Non-Profit |
$27,192 | $39,332 | 68% | MO |
| 9 |
Drury University
Private Non-Profit |
$35,235 | $37,508 | 65% | MO |
| 10 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Public |
$14,278 | $69,295 | 63% | MO |
| 11 |
William Jewell College
Private Non-Profit |
$19,890 | $54,197 | 62% | MO |
| 12 |
College of the Ozarks
Private Non-Profit |
$21,290 | $36,507 | 62% | MO |
| 13 |
Kansas City Art Institute
Private Non-Profit |
$43,550 | $25,529 | 61% | MO |
| 14 |
Ozark Christian College
Private Non-Profit |
$15,550 | $32,528 | 60% | MO |
| 15 |
Webster University
Private Non-Profit |
$30,730 | $39,656 | 60% | MO |
| 16 |
Cottey College
Private Non-Profit |
$26,209 | $32,903 | 59% | MO |
| 17 |
Missouri State University-Springfield
Public |
$9,024 | $40,553 | 58% | MO |
| 18 |
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Private Non-Profit |
$9,400 | $39,712 | 58% | MO |
| 19 |
Fontbonne University
Private Non-Profit |
$28,976 | $44,150 | 57% | MO |
| 20 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Public |
$11,988 | $50,298 | 56% | MO |
| 21 |
Southeast Missouri State University
Public |
$9,496 | $38,150 | 56% | MO |
| 22 |
Urshan University
Private Non-Profit |
$8,506 | $0 | 56% | MO |
| 23 |
Northwest Missouri State University
Public |
$10,181 | $41,695 | 56% | MO |
| 24 |
Calvary University
Private Non-Profit |
$13,692 | $33,144 | 55% | MO |
| 25 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
Public |
$13,440 | $47,564 | 54% | MO |
| 26 |
William Woods University
Private Non-Profit |
$28,860 | $39,265 | 54% | MO |
| 27 |
Lindenwood University
Private Non-Profit |
$21,100 | $45,711 | 52% | MO |
| 28 |
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Private Non-Profit |
$27,140 | $43,860 | 52% | MO |
| 29 |
University of Central Missouri
Public |
$9,739 | $41,593 | 51% | MO |
| 30 |
Culver-Stockton College
Private Non-Profit |
$29,915 | $40,673 | 49% | MO |
| 31 |
Southwest Baptist University
Private Non-Profit |
$28,320 | $38,855 | 47% | MO |
| 32 |
Avila University
Private Non-Profit |
$38,672 | $48,975 | 47% | MO |
| 33 |
Stephens College
Private Non-Profit |
$28,200 | $36,778 | 46% | MO |
| 34 |
Missouri Baptist University
Private Non-Profit |
$33,122 | $38,997 | 44% | MO |
| 35 |
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Private Non-Profit |
$26,880 | $41,185 | 42% | MO |
| 36 |
Missouri Western State University
Public |
$9,800 | $37,499 | 41% | MO |
| 37 |
Mission University
Private Non-Profit |
$16,230 | $30,600 | 39% | MO |
| 38 |
Missouri Southern State University
Public |
$8,400 | $37,866 | 37% | MO |
| 39 |
Conception Seminary College
Private Non-Profit |
$25,208 | $33,606 | 35% | MO |
| 40 |
Central Christian College of the Bible
Private Non-Profit |
$11,200 | $30,223 | 33% | MO |
| 41 |
Park University
Private Non-Profit |
$16,400 | $50,550 | 27% | MO |
| 42 |
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Private Non-Profit |
$8,044 | $37,508 | 26% | MO |
| 43 |
Missouri Valley College
Private Non-Profit |
$23,000 | $36,902 | 24% | MO |
| 44 |
Harris-Stowe State University
Public |
$6,442 | $26,634 | 23% | MO |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by best graduation rate metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.