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2026 Nursing Schools in Missouri

Browse 52 nursing schools in Missouri. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Top Missouri Nursing Schools Public Springfield, MO

Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Annual in-state tuition is $5,952.

$5,952 In-State Tuition
11,380 Students
33% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Missouri Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Liberty, MO

Ranked #34 nationally, William Jewell College is a private nonprofit institution in Liberty, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $20,610.

$20,610 In-State Tuition
959 Students
62% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Missouri Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Point Lookout, MO

With a 12% acceptance rate, College of the Ozarks is a selective private nonprofit institution in Point Lookout, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $22,320.

$22,320 In-State Tuition
1,454 Students
62% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Bolivar, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Southwest Baptist University serves students in Bolivar, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $30,566.

$30,566 In-State Tuition
2,199 Students
47% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Cape Girardeau, MO

Based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $9,903.

$9,903 In-State Tuition
9,501 Students
56% Graduation Rate
5 Programs
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Public Poplar Bluff, MO

A public institution, Three Rivers College serves students in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $32,442 within ten years.

$6,180 In-State Tuition
2,604 Students
34% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Union, MO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,568, East Central College in Union, Missouri is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

$5,568 In-State Tuition
2,371 Students
39% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Warrensburg, MO

Based in Warrensburg, Missouri, University of Central Missouri is a public institution. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

$10,050 In-State Tuition
12,857 Students
51% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Moberly, MO

Moberly Area Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Moberly, Missouri. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

$6,750 In-State Tuition
5,384 Students
39% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Parkville, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Park University serves students in Parkville, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $17,500.

$17,500 In-State Tuition
5,736 Students
27% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Sedalia, MO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,784, State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

$5,784 In-State Tuition
4,242 Students
38% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Saint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University is a public institution in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Total enrollment is about 3,716 students.

$10,306 In-State Tuition
3,716 Students
40% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Kansas City, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Avila University serves students in Kansas City, Missouri. The acceptance rate is 88%.

$42,000 In-State Tuition
2,768 Students
47% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Hillsboro, MO

Jefferson College provides nursing education from its campus in Hillsboro, Missouri. Total enrollment is about 3,775 students.

$7,050 In-State Tuition
3,775 Students
32% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Cottleville, MO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,656, St Charles Community College in Cottleville, Missouri is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

$4,656 In-State Tuition
6,143 Students
21% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit St. Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis in St. Louis, Missouri is a private nonprofit institution with a 94% graduation rate and over 16,357 students. The acceptance rate is 12%.

$65,790 In-State Tuition
16,357 Students
94% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Marshall, Missouri with about 1,770 students. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

$23,700 In-State Tuition
1,770 Students
24% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Columbia, MO

Columbia College is a private nonprofit school in Columbia, Missouri offering nursing education. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$25,826 In-State Tuition
5,689 Students
44% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $44,966.

$44,966 In-State Tuition
3,577 Students
76% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri is a private nonprofit institution with a 80% graduation rate and over 17,059 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$55,760 In-State Tuition
17,059 Students
80% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Fayette, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies serves students in Fayette, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $7,440.

$7,440 In-State Tuition
3,802 Students
100% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Public Columbia, MO

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Missouri-Columbia is a public school in Columbia, Missouri with over 31,543 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.

$14,837 In-State Tuition
31,543 Students
76% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $62,105 within ten years.

$27,166 In-State Tuition
9,261 Students
69% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school in Kansas City, Missouri offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 72%.

$12,587 In-State Tuition
14,732 Students
56% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Public Jefferson City, MO

Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Lincoln University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,463 within ten years.

$9,796 In-State Tuition
2,054 Students
25% Graduation Rate
3 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO $5,952 32.5% 1
2 William Jewell College Liberty, MO $20,610 62% 1
3 College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO $22,320 61.9% 1
4 Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO $30,566 47.3% 7
5 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO $9,903 56% 5
6 Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO $6,180 34.3% 2
7 East Central College Union, MO $5,568 38.5% 1
8 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO $10,050 51% 6
9 Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO $6,750 39.1% 1
10 Park University Parkville, MO $17,500 27.3% 3
11 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO $5,784 37.5% 1
12 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO $10,306 40.5% 5
13 Avila University Kansas City, MO $42,000 47% 1
14 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO $7,050 32.1% 1
15 St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO $4,656 20.9% 1
16 Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO $65,790 94.1% 1
17 Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO $23,700 23.7% 3
18 Columbia College Columbia, MO $25,826 44.1% 2
19 Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO $44,966 76.3% 8
20 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO $55,760 80.5% 9
21 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO $7,440 100% 5
22 University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO $14,837 75.7% 7
23 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO $27,166 69.3% 8
24 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO $12,587 56% 9
25 Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO $9,796 25.5% 3

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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