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Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Missouri

19 accredited institutions in Missouri offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19
Colleges
2,601
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Missouri

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City
1,152
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$10,020
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$20,542
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ozark Christian College
Joplin
342
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$14,550
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$14,817
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Covenant Theological Seminary
Saint Louis
186
Graduates/yr
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
Concordia Seminary
Saint Louis
150
Graduates/yr
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Evangel University
Springfield
105
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$25,922
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,228
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly
99
Graduates/yr
$10,050
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$13,030
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Evangel University-College of Online Learning
Springfield
84
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$7,560
Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mission University
Springfield
81
Graduates/yr
$15,130
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$11,453
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Kansas City
78
Graduates/yr
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Calvary University
Kansas City
72
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$12,210
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$10,772
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Eden Theological Seminary
Webster Groves
60
Graduates/yr
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Aquinas Institute of Theology
Saint Louis
42
Graduates/yr
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar
36
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$27,290
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$21,402
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
Saint Louis
33
Graduates/yr
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
33
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$20,800
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$6,275
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
18
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitMaster's
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
15
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$31,530
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,339
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette
12
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$26,360
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$20,344
Net Price <$30K
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19
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 Theology & Ministry in Missouri

Missouri has 19 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 2,601 graduates annually.

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.