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Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri

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The two-year student loan default rate measures how many graduates from the institution go into default on their student loans with two years of graduation. This is a complicated metric with many factors, but in general colleges and universities with high student loan default rates may indicate that students have trouble finding employment or well-paying jobs after college. This may mean that the institution has a less-established reputation with employers or that it graduates a higher percentage of students with degrees in lower-wage fields of study.

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Rank	Institution	Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	1.2	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
2	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing	1.7	58.74	1,140 – 1,280	0	71761	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,761
3	Logan University	2	90	940 – 1,040	11144	42378	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 38% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
4	Washington University in St Louis	2.1	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
5	Truman State University	2.8	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
6	Lindenwood University	2.9	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
7	Saint Louis University	3.1	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
8	William Woods University	3.1	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
9	Missouri University of Science and Technology	3.2	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	14414	69295	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 96% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
10	Calvary University	3.8	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Calvary University Kansas City, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
11	William Jewell College	3.8	38.36	1,010 – 1,210	17408	54197	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 33% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 19 - 25. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
12	Webster University	3.9	95.94	990 – 1,220	27695	39656	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Webster University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Webster University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.9 % Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
13	Cottey College	4.4	70.23	970 – 1,210	18430	32903	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
14	Rockhurst University	4.5	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
15	University of Missouri-Columbia	4.6	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.6 % Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
16	Hannibal-LaGrange University	5	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
17	Evangel University	5.3	71.61	1,070 – 1,300	18748	39332	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Evangel University Springfield, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $18,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,332
18	Evangel University-College of Online Learning	5.3	45	--	19716	39332	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Evangel University-College of Online Learning Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Evangel University-College of Online Learning accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Evangel University-College of Online Learning currently receive grant aid from the......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 45.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,332
19	Westminster College	5.3	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
20	Central Christian College of the Bible	5.5	70.91	930 – 1,080	13695	30223	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Based in Moberly, Central Christian College of the Bible accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Central Christian College of the Bible will receive institutional grant aid. 57% of students decide to......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,223
21	Maryville University of Saint Louis	5.5	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.5 % Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
22	Missouri Baptist University	5.6	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.6 % Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
23	Missouri State University-Springfield	5.8	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
24	University of Missouri-St Louis	5.8	57.16	1,040 – 1,270	11577	47564	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, the University of Missouri-St Louis’s acceptance rate is 57%. Undergraduates have to send in $35 to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Missouri-St Louis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
25	Fontbonne University	5.9	95.03	970 – 1,210	19519	44150	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO Found in Saint Louis, Fontbonne University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and around 49% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,150
26	Research College of Nursing	5.9	71.43	1,110 – 1,280	0	59213	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
27	Spurgeon College	6.1	94.33	1,040 – 1,190	25380	39712	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO Located in Kansas City, Spurgeon College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Spurgeon College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and 12% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.1 % Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,380 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,712
28	Cox College	6.4	71.43	1,180 – 1,210	0	58703	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Cox College Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Cox College accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students attending Cox College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.4 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,703
29	Mission University	6.4	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.4 % Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
30	Ozark Christian College	6.4	98.19	1,040 – 1,280	17968	32528	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 26% of students will graduate within four years. Three......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.4 % Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,968 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
31	Southwest Baptist University	6.4	99.72	970 – 1,210	19781	38855	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.4 % Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
32	Avila University	6.5	87.8	890 – 1,080	17482	48975	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Avila University Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, Avila University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Avila University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.5 % Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,975
33	Stephens College	6.7	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.7 % Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
34	Park University	6.8	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.8 % Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
35	Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences	6.8	100	1,080 – 1,140	25189	59213	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau, MO Found in Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.8 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
36	Missouri Valley College	7	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.0 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
37	Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies	7.1	87.14	--	14774	43860	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO Found in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.1 % Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
38	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	7.1	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.1 % Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
39	University of Central Missouri	7.4	63.8	930 – 1,180	15728	41593	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Based in Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 73% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.4 % Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
40	Culver-Stockton College	7.7	65.18	--	22103	40673	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
41	Kansas City Art Institute	7.7	54.76	890 – 1,230	30142	25529	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
42	Northwest Missouri State University	7.8	86.13	970 – 1,180	15497	41695	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
43	University of Missouri-Kansas City	7.9	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.9 % Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
44	Columbia College	8.6	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.6 % Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
45	St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton	8.7	100	--	0	28788	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.7 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,788
46	Southeast Missouri State University	9.7	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.7 % Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
47	Ranken Technical College	10.1	0	--	16136	51342	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.1 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
48	Saint Louis Community College	10.5	0	--	7173	30242	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,242
49	Missouri Western State University	12	99.96	890 – 1,140	12764	37499	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Found in Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 80% of students at Missouri Western State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.0 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
50	Drury University	12.7	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.7 % Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
51	Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies	12.7	0	--	13749	37508	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
52	Missouri Southern State University	13.9	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.9 % Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
53	Ozarks Technical Community College	15.7	0	--	6053	32525	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 15.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,525
54	Concorde Career College-Kansas City	17.2	98.83	--	27806	33845	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 17.2 % Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,845
55	Lincoln University	17.5	0	800 – 1,040	12673	32185	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 17.5 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
56	Harris-Stowe State University	18.9	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 18.9 % Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
57	Bryan University	28.3	72.73	--	20259	28498	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate in Missouri Bryan University Springfield, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 28.3 % Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,259 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,498