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Best Nursing Schools in Missouri: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Missouri combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like Ozarks Technical Community College lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering BSN Program

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.

Offering BSN Program

4

A- Bolivar, MO

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

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN

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.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

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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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

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.

Offering ADN Program

8

B+ Warrensburg, MO

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

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

9

B+ Moberly, MO

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

Offering ADN Program

10

B+ Parkville, MO

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

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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.

Offering ADN Program

12

B+ Saint Joseph, MO

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

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

13

B+ Kansas City, MO

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

Offering BSN Program

14

B Hillsboro, MO

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

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

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%.

Offering PhD Program

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.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

19

B Kansas City, MO

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

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

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.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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%.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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%.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

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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.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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