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Best Legal Studies / Pre-Law Colleges in Missouri

10 accredited institutions in Missouri offering legal studies / pre-law programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10
Colleges
2,457
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Legal Studies / Pre-Law Programs in Missouri

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis
957
Graduates/yr
12%
Acceptance
$61,750
Tuition
94%
Grad Rate
$194
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
549
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicDoctoral
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
429
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$11,190
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicDoctoral
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
318
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton
96
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City
45
Graduates/yr
$7,110
In-State Tuition
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Webster University
Saint Louis
42
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$30,530
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$16,323
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Woods University
Fulton
12
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$27,800
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$20,196
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
6
Graduates/yr
$7,740
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Culver-Stockton College
Canton
3
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$29,420
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$18,057
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Legal Studies / Pre-Law in Missouri

Missouri has 10 accredited colleges offering legal studies / pre-law programs, producing 2,457 graduates annually. Of these, 5 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.