Missouri Higher Education Institutions
Missouri is home to a diverse higher education system that offers a variety of degree and certificate programs and specialized training.
The state's higher education institutions include 13 public four-year universities, 14 public two-year colleges, 24 independent colleges, 11 specialized/technical colleges, 17 theological institutions and more than 150 proprietary and private career schools.
For more information about Missouri higher education institutions, including proprietary and career schools, use the Missouri College and Degree Search.
Public Colleges and Universities
Public four-year universities
Harris-Stowe State University
Lincoln University
Missouri Southern State University
Missouri State University
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Missouri Western State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
Truman State University
University of Central Missouri
University of Missouri – Columbia
University of Missouri – Kansas City
University of Missouri – St. Louis
Public two-year colleges
Crowder College
East Central College
Jefferson College
Metropolitan Community College
Mineral Area College
Missouri State University – West Plains
Moberly Area Community College
North Central Missouri College
Ozarks Technical Community College
St. Charles Community College
St. Louis Community College
State Fair Community College
State Technical College of Missouri
Three Rivers College
Specialized/technical colleges
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Univeristy of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Independent four-year colleges and universities
Avila University
Central Methodist University
College of the Ozarks
Columbia College
Cottey College
Culver-Stockton College
Drury University
Evangel University
Fontbonne University
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Lindenwood University
Maryville University
Missouri Baptist University
Missouri Valley College
Park University
Rockhurst University
Saint Louis University
Southwest Baptist University
Stephens College
Washington University
Webster University
Westminster College
William Jewell College
William Woods University
Theological Institutions
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Central Christian College of the Bible
Note: This listing is provided in fulfillment of the requirements of Subsection 173.005.2, paragraph (13), RSMo, confirming the listed institutions' authorization to operate as higher education institutions in Missouri for purposes of 34 CFR 600.9.