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2026 Nursing Schools in Missouri Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Missouri, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

A- 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.

#2

A- Liberty, MO

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

#3

A- 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.

#4

A- Bolivar, MO

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

#5

A- Cape Girardeau, MO

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

#6
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B+ 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.

#7

B+ 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.

#8

B+ Warrensburg, MO

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

#9

B+ Moberly, MO

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

#10

B+ Parkville, MO

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

#11

B+ 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.

#12

B+ Saint Joseph, MO

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

#13

B+ Kansas City, MO

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

#14

B Hillsboro, MO

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

#15

B 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.

#16

B 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%.

#17

B 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.

#18

B Columbia, MO

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

#19

B Kansas City, MO

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

#20

B 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.

#22

B 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%.

#23

B 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.

#24

B Kansas City, MO

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

#25

B- Jefferson City, MO

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

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