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6 Best Universities in Missouri

Washington University in St Louis leads the 6 universities in Missouri at #171 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Next come University of Missouri-Columbia (#188 in United States) and University of Missouri-St Louis (#329 in United States). The universities on this list offer 103 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
WU Washington University in St Louis logo
QS World #171 #37 in United States St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Washington University in St Louis

Private University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 65,790/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
7,857Students
International
Admissions open
#171 QS World University Rankings 2025
#37 in United States
2Top pick
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo
#188 in United States Columbia, Missouri, United States

University of Missouri-Columbia

Public University · 64 courses

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USD 36,056/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
23,929Students
International
Admissions open
#188 in United States · by research impact
9,198,017 citations · h-index 762
3Top pick
UM University of Missouri-St Louis logo
#329 in United States Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

University of Missouri-St Louis

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 35,112/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
5,024Students
International
Admissions open
#329 in United States · by research impact
1,326,294 citations · h-index 363
4Ranked
MS Missouri State University-Springfield logo
#505 in United States Springfield, Missouri, United States

Missouri State University-Springfield

Public University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 18,770/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
13,313Students
International
Admissions open
#505 in United States · by research impact
311,876 citations · h-index 195
5Ranked
MU Maryville University of Saint Louis logo
#1,306 in United States Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 27,166/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
5,658Students
International
Admissions open
#1,306 in United States · by research impact
14,390 citations · h-index 51

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Washington University in St Louis at #171 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Washington University in St Louis has the largest research record in this group, with 41,856,527 citations and an h-index of 1,883.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 2 private institutions. By location, Missouri (6) account for the most of those we can place. University of Missouri-Columbia is the largest, with 23,929 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 87 bachelor's, 7 master's and 2 professional. The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (15), Social Sciences & Psychology (14), Business & Management (10) and Science (9). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 97% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). University of Missouri-Columbia offers the widest choice, with 64 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 6 of these universities. Missouri Southern State University is the least expensive at USD 17,080 a year and Washington University in St Louis the most at USD 65,790; the middle of the range is about USD 35,112. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Missouri?

Washington University in St Louis (QS World #171), University of Missouri-Columbia (#188 in United States) and University of Missouri-St Louis (#329 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in Missouri?

Of those with published fees, Missouri Southern State University is the least expensive at about USD 17,080 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in Missouri are public?

4 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Missouri?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Missouri?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Missouri?

University of Missouri-Columbia, with 64, ahead of Missouri Southern State University (39).

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