Best Computer Science Colleges in Missouri
46 accredited institutions in Missouri offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
46
Colleges
14,514
Graduates/yr
25
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Missouri
1
PublicMaster's
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
4,641
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,325
In-State Tuition
49%
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2
PublicMaster's
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
1,944
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$11,190
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
1,404
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,442
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicMaster's
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
921
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,151
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis
714
Graduates/yr
12%
Acceptance
$61,750
Tuition
94%
Grad Rate
$194
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
639
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicMaster's
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
471
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,812
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla
447
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Park University
Parkville
348
Graduates/yr
$11,908
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$14,176
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
336
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$14,400
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
312
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Webster University
Saint Louis
294
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$30,530
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$16,323
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
261
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$19,900
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$12,778
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City
228
Graduates/yr
$7,110
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Columbia College
Columbia
192
Graduates/yr
$12,268
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$25,567
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
153
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$24,766
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$21,011
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicAssociate's
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn
141
Graduates/yr
$6,270
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
135
Graduates/yr
$4,512
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton
132
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicBachelor's
Truman State University
Kirksville
93
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$9,132
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar
81
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$27,290
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$21,402
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Crowder College
Neosho
69
Graduates/yr
$4,152
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
60
Graduates/yr
$7,740
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicAssociate's
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
57
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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25
PublicAssociate's
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly
57
Graduates/yr
$5,370
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
48
Graduates/yr
$16,200
Tuition
18%
Grad Rate
$16,437
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Jefferson College
Hillsboro
36
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis
33
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$28,276
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$14,424
Net Price <$30K
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29
PublicBachelor's
Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis
30
Graduates/yr
$5,808
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Avila University
Kansas City
30
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$38,762
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$11,320
Net Price <$30K
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette
30
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$26,360
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$20,344
Net Price <$30K
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32
PublicAssociate's
Mineral Area College
Park Hills
24
Graduates/yr
$5,730
In-State Tuition
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33
PublicAssociate's
State Fair Community College
Sedalia
18
Graduates/yr
$4,584
In-State Tuition
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
18
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$21,300
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$17,526
Net Price <$30K
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
18
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$31,530
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,339
Net Price <$30K
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36
PublicAssociate's
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff
18
Graduates/yr
$4,350
In-State Tuition
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37
PublicAssociate's
East Central College
Union
15
Graduates/yr
$4,176
In-State Tuition
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38
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Westminster College
Fulton
12
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$31,156
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,067
Net Price <$30K
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
9
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$41,900
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$17,741
Net Price <$30K
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40
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Woods University
Fulton
9
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$27,800
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$20,196
Net Price <$30K
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41
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
9
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$20,800
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$6,275
Net Price <$30K
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42
PublicBachelor's
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
6
Graduates/yr
$7,370
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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43
PublicAssociate's
North Central Missouri College
Trenton
6
Graduates/yr
$5,100
In-State Tuition
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44
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Evangel University
Springfield
6
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$25,922
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,228
Net Price <$30K
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45
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drury University
Springfield
6
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$33,900
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$13,749
Net Price <$30K
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46
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal
3
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$25,200
Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
$24,456
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in Missouri
Missouri has 46 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 14,514 graduates annually. Of these, 25 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Missouri residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.