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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Missouri

42 accredited institutions in Missouri offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

42

Colleges

20,076

Graduates/yr

23

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri

PublicAssociate's

Saint Louis Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Moberly Area Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ozarks Technical Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

State Fair Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Jefferson College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Columbia College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Mineral Area College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Crowder College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

East Central College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Three Rivers College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southeast Missouri State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Central Missouri College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Missouri-Kansas City

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Missouri-Columbia

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Missouri State University-West Plains

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Missouri State University-Springfield

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Missouri Southern State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Central Missouri

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Missouri-St Louis

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Northwest Missouri State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Harris-Stowe State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Webster University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Lincoln University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Missouri Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Avila University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Southwest Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of the Ozarks

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Truman State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fontbonne University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Evangel University-College of Online Learning

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Culver-Stockton College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Louis University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

William Woods University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Evangel University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Missouri Valley College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Park University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Washington University in St Louis

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Westminster College

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Missouri

Missouri has 42 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 20,076 graduates annually. Of these, 23 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.