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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Missouri, ranked from 52 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
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.
Offering ADN Program
Ranked #34 nationally, William Jewell College is a private nonprofit institution in Liberty, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $20,610.
Offering BSN Program
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.
Offering BSN Program
A private nonprofit institution, Southwest Baptist University serves students in Bolivar, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $30,566.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN
Based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $9,903.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
A public institution, Three Rivers College serves students in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $32,442 within ten years.
ADN, LPN
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.
Offering ADN Program
Based in Warrensburg, Missouri, University of Central Missouri is a public institution. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
Moberly Area Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Moberly, Missouri. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
A private nonprofit institution, Park University serves students in Parkville, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $17,500.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
Offering ADN Program
Missouri Western State University is a public institution in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Total enrollment is about 3,716 students.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Avila University serves students in Kansas City, Missouri. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Offering BSN Program
Jefferson College provides nursing education from its campus in Hillsboro, Missouri. Total enrollment is about 3,775 students.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
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%.
Offering PhD Program
Missouri Valley College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Marshall, Missouri with about 1,770 students. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Columbia College is a private nonprofit school in Columbia, Missouri offering nursing education. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN
Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $44,966.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
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%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $62,105 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school in Kansas City, Missouri offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 72%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Lincoln University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,463 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
