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Best Public Administration Colleges in Missouri

27 accredited institutions in Missouri offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

27

Colleges

3,009

Graduates/yr

10

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Missouri

Private NonprofitMaster's

Washington University in St Louis

Net Price <$30K

Missouri State University-Springfield

In-State Tuition

University of Missouri-Columbia

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Columbia College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Saint Louis University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Park University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Missouri-St Louis

In-State Tuition

University of Missouri-Kansas City

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southeast Missouri State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Evangel University-College of Online Learning

Private NonprofitMaster's

Missouri Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Missouri Southern State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Missouri Western State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Central Missouri

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Webster University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Saint Louis Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Drury University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lindenwood University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southwest Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Avila University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Lincoln University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fontbonne University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Evangel University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

William Woods University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of the Ozarks

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Westminster College

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Missouri

Missouri has 27 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 3,009 graduates annually. Of these, 10 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.