Best Social Sciences Colleges in Missouri
33 accredited institutions in Missouri offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
33
Colleges
4,980
Graduates/yr
14
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in Missouri
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
1,161
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis
726
Graduates/yr
12%
Acceptance
$61,750
Tuition
94%
Grad Rate
$194
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
624
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,812
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
447
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$14,400
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
300
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$11,190
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
210
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicMaster's
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
159
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,442
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
153
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,325
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Park University
Parkville
141
Graduates/yr
$11,908
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$14,176
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Webster University
Saint Louis
132
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$30,530
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$16,323
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Truman State University
Kirksville
132
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$9,132
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
99
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,151
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
87
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$19,900
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$12,778
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drury University
Springfield
72
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$33,900
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$13,749
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
69
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$24,766
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$21,011
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis
66
Graduates/yr
$5,808
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Columbia College
Columbia
63
Graduates/yr
$12,268
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$25,567
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
42
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$41,900
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$17,741
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Westminster College
Fulton
42
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$31,156
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,067
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicMaster's
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
42
Graduates/yr
$7,370
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Evangel University
Springfield
36
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$25,922
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,228
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Jewell College
Liberty
30
Graduates/yr
34%
Acceptance
$18,600
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$12,537
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
27
Graduates/yr
$7,740
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
24
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$20,800
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$6,275
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cottey College
Nevada
18
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$24,518
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$15,527
Net Price <$30K
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26
PublicBachelor's
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla
15
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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27
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
12
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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28
PublicAssociate's
Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains
12
Graduates/yr
$4,592
In-State Tuition
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
12
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$31,530
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,339
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Avila University
Kansas City
12
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
6
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$26,360
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$20,344
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
6
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$21,300
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$17,526
Net Price <$30K
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33
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 Social Sciences in Missouri
Missouri has 33 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 4,980 graduates annually. Of these, 14 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.
Other Programs in Missouri
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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.