Most Selective Universities in Missouri

Q: How many universities are ranked for Most Selective in Missouri?

There are 43 universities ranked for Most Selective in Missouri based on government-verified data.

Q: How are Most Selective rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Institutions are ranked by most selective metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data are included.

Q: What are the hardest colleges to get into in Missouri?

The hardest college to get into in Missouri is Washington University in St Louis, with an acceptance rate of 12.0%, followed by College of the Ozarks. "Most selective" and "hardest to get into" describe the same thing: the lowest acceptance rates among ranked institutions.

The hardest colleges to get into in Missouri, ranked by acceptance rate.

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#	Institution	Tuition	Avg Earnings	Grad Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Washington University in St Louis Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$62,982	$78,073	94%	12%
2	College of the Ozarks Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$21,290	$36,507	62%	15%
3	William Jewell College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$19,890	$54,197	62%	34%
4	Evangel University-College of Online Learning Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$8,025	$39,332	N/A	45%
5	Missouri Valley College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$23,000	$36,902	24%	53%
6	University of Missouri-St Louis Public MO ROI	$13,440	$47,564	54%	57%
7	Webster University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$30,730	$39,656	60%	58%
8	Hannibal-LaGrange University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$26,880	$41,185	42%	59%
9	Drury University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$35,235	$37,508	65%	59%
10	Avila University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$38,672	$48,975	47%	60%
11	Kansas City Art Institute Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$43,550	$25,529	61%	60%
12	Missouri Baptist University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$33,122	$38,997	44%	64%
13	Lindenwood University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$21,100	$45,711	52%	66%
14	Cottey College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$26,209	$32,903	59%	66%
15	University of Central Missouri Public MO ROI	$9,739	$41,593	51%	69%
16	Rockhurst University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$43,420	$61,371	76%	69%
17	Evangel University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$27,192	$39,332	68%	69%
18	Calvary University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$13,692	$33,144	55%	71%
19	Cox College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$15,599	$58,703	N/A	71%
20	Missouri University of Science and Technology Public MO ROI	$14,278	$69,295	63%	73%
21	William Woods University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$28,860	$39,265	54%	75%
22	University of Missouri-Kansas City Public MO ROI	$11,988	$50,298	56%	75%
23	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$31,920	$116,360	74%	75%
24	University of Missouri-Columbia Public MO ROI	$14,130	$52,756	76%	77%
25	Southeast Missouri State University Public MO ROI	$9,496	$38,150	56%	79%
26	Truman State University Public MO ROI	$9,470	$43,966	70%	80%
27	Saint Louis University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$53,244	$60,716	81%	82%
28	Chamberlain University-Missouri Private For-Profit MO ROI	$19,686	$84,533	N/A	83%
29	Urshan University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$8,506	$0	56%	84%
30	Northwest Missouri State University Public MO ROI	$10,181	$41,695	56%	86%
31	Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$6,960	$43,860	N/A	87%
32	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$27,140	$43,860	52%	88%
33	Logan University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$9,000	$42,378	N/A	90%
34	Missouri State University-Springfield Public MO ROI	$9,024	$40,553	58%	91%
35	Stephens College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$28,200	$36,778	46%	92%
36	Maryville University of Saint Louis Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$27,166	$55,047	69%	94%
37	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$9,400	$39,712	58%	94%
38	Fontbonne University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$28,976	$44,150	57%	95%
39	Missouri Southern State University Public MO ROI	$8,400	$37,866	37%	97%
40	Culver-Stockton College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$29,915	$40,673	49%	98%
41	Ozark Christian College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$15,550	$32,528	60%	98%
42	Southwest Baptist University Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$28,320	$38,855	47%	100%
43	Conception Seminary College Private Non-Profit MO ROI	$25,208	$33,606	35%	100%

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 most selective metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Most Selective universities in Missouri?

The top Most Selective university in Missouri is Washington University in St Louis, followed by College of the Ozarks. Rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

How many universities are ranked for Most Selective in Missouri?

How are Most Selective rankings calculated?

What are the hardest colleges to get into in Missouri?

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