Best Colleges in Missouri (2026)

Market Snapshot

Avg Earnings

$59,433

⬇ $2,835 vs National

National avg: $62,268

Avg Selectivity

72.0%

Acceptance Rate

School Types

31.0% Public

69.0% Private

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Top Performers

The Heavyweight

Washington University In St Louis

Highest Azimuth Score (1.1)

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Great outcomes with 73% acceptance

The Heavyweight

Washington University In St Louis

Highest Azimuth Score (1.1)

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Great outcomes with 73% acceptance

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Rank	School	Location	Earnings	Net Price	Acceptance Rate	Grad Rate
#41	Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate	Saint Louis, MO	$52,550 Median Earnings (4yr)	$21,808	68.6%	47.6%
#42	Kansas City Art InstitutePrivate	Kansas City, MO	$36,640 Median Earnings (4yr)	$26,293	54.8%	58.0%

#41Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate

$52,550

Median Earnings (4yr)

$21,808

Net Price

68.6%

Acceptance Rate

47.6%

Graduation Rate

#42Kansas City Art InstitutePrivate

$36,640

Median Earnings (4yr)

$26,293

Net Price

54.8%

Acceptance Rate

58.0%

Graduation Rate

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