List of Online College Programs in Missouri

POPULATION (2021): 6.2 million

CAPITAL: Jefferson City

LARGEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN MISSOURI: University of Missouri 

LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN MISSOURI: Washington University of St. Louis

Known as the “Show Me State,” Missouri and its inhabitants take a lot of pride in sharing the beauty of their large, midwestern state. Some say Missouri is in the south, and no one is wrong, as the state has a lot of diversity and different influences. Even historically speaking, it was one of a couple of states that didn’t claim a side in the Civil War (though the enlistment numbers were 109,000 to the Union and 30,000 to the Confederacy), and the northern/southern mesh makes Missouri a unique and pretty wonderful place for college. 

Most of the population is located in the two largest cities, Kansas City and St. Louis, and both cities are home to several colleges and universities and all of the big city life some students look for, including major sports teams, arena-sized concerts and festivals, nightlife options, and a lot of new people to meet. 

For students in smaller towns, there is still always a nice place to hang out and listen to some music on the weekends, and nowhere in the state is boring, as long as you know where to look for the fun! Here is a closer look at the college landscape in the Show Me State. 

Universities in Missouri – 4-Year Colleges and Online

St. Louis and Kansas City both have populations upwards of 250,000 people, so it’s no surprise that the majority of the colleges in Missouri are located near these new cities. There are 10 colleges in the state with more than 10,000 students, with the University of Missouri (aka Mizzou) and Missouri State boasting the two largest student bodies. There are several other options, though!

Public Universities in Missouri

As mentioned above, Mizzou and Missouri State (in Columbia and Springfield, respectively) are the two largest public universities in Missouri, and for students looking for the classic college experience, look no further. Both campuses have Division 1 sports teams, plenty of places for studying respite, and large, diverse student bodies allowing attendees to meet new people and network. 

The biggest schools aren’t the only schools, though, and there is a handful of other colleges and universities in Missouri that offer 4-year degrees, and two of them are satellite campuses of UM. Here they are:

  • UM – Kansas City
  • UM – St. Louis
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • University of Central Missouri
  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • Truman State University
  • Missouri Western State University
  • Missouri Southern State University
  • Lincoln University 
  • Harris-Stowe State University

Private Universities in Missouri

Missouri also has several private universities that offer 4-year degrees, most of which are near St. Louis and Kansas City (check out the city highlights in a few sections below). Here is a list, with the city in parentheses:

  • Washington University (St. Louis)
  • Saint Louis University (St. Louis)
  • Lindenwood University (St. Charles)
  • Park University (Parkwood)
  • Drury University (Springfield)
  • Webster University (Webster Groves)
  • Missouri Baptist (St. Louis)
  • Maryville University (Town and Country)
  • Columbia College (Columbia)
  • Rockhurst University (Kansas City)
  • Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar)
  • William Woods University (Fulton)
  • Fontbonne University (Clayton)
  • Evangel University (Springfield)
  • Avila University (Kansas City)
  • Missouri Valley College
  • American Business and Technology University
  • College of the Ozarks
  • Hannibal-LaGrange University
  • Westminster College
  • William Jewell College
  • Central Methodist University
  • Stephens College
  • Culver-Stockton College
  • Cottey College

Community Colleges in Missouri

Here are the community college offerings for those aspiring students who want a more affordable option when looking for a 2-year degree in Missouri. The State Technical College of Missouri has 7 campuses throughout the state:

  • Crowder College
  • East Central College
  • Jefferson College
  • Metropolitan Community College
  • Mineral Area College
  • Missouri State University–West Plains
  • Moberly Area Community College
  • North Central Missouri College
  • Ozarks Technical Community College
  • St. Charles Community College
  • St. Louis Community College
  • State Fair Community College
  • State Technical College of Missouri
  • Three Rivers Community College

Prominent Online Colleges in Missouri

Both of the major state universities have robust online offerings, and Park University, Webster University, and Central Methodist are all ranked very high according to student reviews online. 

Universities in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, which does indeed lie on the state border of Missouri and Kansas, has a growing economy and a wonderful mix of Southern and Midwestern culture. Hospitality is in high supply, and the nightlife is lively, too. For the outdoors types, many students enjoy spending weekends outside of the city at one of several weekend getaways on a river or in the woods. Here is a look at the 4-year universities you should take a look at if you want to go to college in Kansas City:

  • Avila University
  • Cavalry University 
  • Concorde Career College
  • Kansas City Art Institute
  • Research College of Nursing
  • Rockhurst University
  • U of M – Kansas City

Universities in Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis has a similar collegiate landscape as its cross-state counterpart, Kansas City. Here is a list of the colleges and universities with 4-year degrees in St. Louis:

  • Fontbonne University
  • Harris-Stowe State University
  • Maryville University of St. Louis
  • Saint Louis University
  • Saint Louis College of Pharmacy
  • Stevens Institute of Business & Arts
  • U of M – St. Louis
  • Washington University
  • Webster University

Universities in Springfield, MO

Springfield is the capital and third-largest city in Missouri, and while it doesn’t have as many options for college as Saint Louis and Kansas City, the schools are prestigious, and students who go to school in Springfield love the atmosphere and what the city has to offer young people. Here are the colleges and universities with 4-year degrees:

  • Bryan University
  • Cox College
  • Drury University
  • Missouri State University – Springfield

Get to Know Missouri

Located near the center of the country, Missouri has all 4 seasons, with many of them quite extreme in some locations. The summers are hot and humid, and make the rivers and lakes look very inviting, and the winters get cold, and snow is a pretty regular thing, albeit not in 2-foot drops like some northern states. 

The people are very welcoming, and the food brings people from all over the world, specifically the steaks and the barbecue! For many people, one major putoff of city life is traffic, but both major cities of Kansas City and St. Louis are known for being very navigable, with much thanks to good public transportation, a necessity for many college students on a budget. 

The Ozark region of Missouri has enjoyed some recent fame thanks to the TV show, but it has been a local gem for a long, long time. The Ozarks offer endless acreage of exploration for hikers, but people who prefer to drive to their wilderness destinations also have many places to camp next to a car and enjoy the unique flora and fauna found in Missouri. 

For the inside types, blues music and hip-hop have heavy roots in Missouri and continue to influence the Mizzou arts culture today.

Institution Name City State Website Degree Levels Offered Modality Profit Status (CNTLAFFI)
A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville MO WWW.ATSU.EDU Masters
Doctorate
Online No
Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics Nevada MO acosmetology.com No
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield Springfield MO aohd.com Certificates
Campus No
Academy of Salon Professionals Sedalia MO www.academyofsalonprofessionals.com Certificates
Campus No
American Business and Technology University St Joseph MO abtu.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Online No
American College of Hair Design Inc Sedalia MO www.americancollegeofhairdesign.com Certificates
Campus No
American Trade School Saint Ann MO www.americantradeschool.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Applied Technology Services Sunset Hills MO www.appliedtech-stl.com Certificates
Campus No
Aquinas Institute of Theology Saint Louis MO www.ai.edu Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City Kansas City MO www.aviationmaintenance.edu Certificates
Campus No
Avila University Kansas City MO www.Avila.edu Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Baptist Bible College Springfield MO www.gobbc.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis MO www.barnesjewishcollege.edu Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
Beyond The Basics School of Cosmetology Marshfield MO www.beyondthebasicsschoolofcosmetology.com No
Bolivar Technical College Bolivar MO www.bolivarcollege.org Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Bryan University Springfield MO www.bryanu.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Online No
Calvary University Kansas City MO www.calvary.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Online No
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center Cape Girardeau MO www.capectc.org Certificates
Campus No
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center Carthage MO ctc.carthagetigers.org Certificates
Campus No
Cass Career Center Harrisonville MO casscareercenter.com Certificates
Campus No
Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly MO www.cccb.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Hybrid No
Central College of Cosmetology Saint Robert MO centralandsalemcolleges.com Certificates
Campus No
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette MO www.centralmethodist.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Online No
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette MO www.centralmethodist.edu Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis MO www.chamberlain.edu Bachelors
Campus No
City Pointe Beauty Academy Webb City MO www.citypointebeauty.com Certificates
Campus No
City Vision University Kansas City MO www.cityvision.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Online No
Clinton Technical School Clinton MO clintoncardinals.org Certificates
Campus No
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout MO www.cofo.edu Bachelors
Campus No
Columbia Area Career Center Columbia MO career-center.org No
Columbia College Columbia MO www.ccis.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Hybrid No
Conception Seminary College Conception MO www.conception.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Campus No
Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City MO www.concorde.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Hybrid No
Concordia Seminary Saint Louis MO www.csl.edu Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
Cottey College Nevada MO www.cottey.edu Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Covenant Theological Seminary Saint Louis MO www.covenantseminary.edu Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
Cox College Springfield MO coxcollege.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Hybrid No
Crowder College Neosho MO www.crowder.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Culver-Stockton College Canton MO www.culver.edu Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
DeVry University-Missouri Kansas City MO www.devry.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Drury University Springfield MO www.drury.edu Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield MO www.drury.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College Kansas City MO www.ealamarscollege.com Certificates
Campus No
East Central College Union MO www.eastcentral.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
eClips School of Cosmetology and Barbering Overland MO eclips.edu Certificates
Campus No
Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves MO www.eden.edu Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Elaine Steven Beauty College Saint Louis MO www.esbc.edu Certificates
Campus No
Evangel University Springfield MO www.evangel.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Evolve Beauty Academy Washing MO cosmetologycollegefranklincounty.com Certificates
Campus No
Fontbonne University Saint Louis MO www.fontbonne.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Four Rivers Career Center Washington MO www.frcc.washington.k12.mo.us Certificates
Campus No
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education Joplin MO www.franklintechnologycenter.com Certificates
Campus No
Grabber School of Hair Design St. Louis MO grabberschool.edu Certificates
Campus No
Grand River Technical School Chillicothe MO www.grts.org Certificates
Campus No
Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal MO www.hlg.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis MO www.hssu.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Campus No
Healing Arts Center St. Louis MO www.thehealingartscenter.com Certificates
Campus No
Hillyard Technical Center Saint Joseph MO www.hillyardtech.com Certificates
Campus No
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs Blue Springs MO kc-hair.com Certificates
Campus No
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City Kansas City MO kc-hair.com Certificates
Campus No
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore Raymore MO kc-hair.com Certificates
Campus No
Jefferson College Hillsboro MO www.jeffco.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City MO www.kcai.edu Bachelors
Campus No
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City MO www.kcumb.edu Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences-Joplin Joplin MO www.kcumb.edu Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Kenrick Glennon Seminary Saint Louis MO www.kenrick.edu Masters
Campus No
Kirksville Area Technical Center Kirksville MO kirksviller3.wixsite.com Certificates
Campus No
Lake Career and Technical Center Camdenton MO lctc.camdentonschools.org Certificates
Campus No
Lebanon College of Cosmetology Lebanon MO www.lebanoncollege.edu Certificates
Campus No
Lex La-Ray Technical Center Lexington MO www.lexlaray.com Certificates
Campus No
Lincoln University Jefferson City MO www.lincolnu.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Lindenwood University Saint Charles MO www.lindenwood.edu Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Logan University Chesterfield MO www.logan.edu Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Online No
Lutheran School of Nursing Saint Louis MO www.nursingschoollmc.com Certificates
Campus No
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis MO www.maryville.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science Jefferson City MO merrelluniversity.edu Certificates
Campus No
Metro Business College-Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau MO www.metrobusinesscollege.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Metro Business College-Jefferson City Jefferson City MO www.metrobusinesscollege.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Metro Business College-Rolla Rolla MO www.metrobusinesscollege.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City MO www.mcckc.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Midwest Institute Fenton MO midwestinstitute.com Certificates
Associates
Hybrid No
Midwest Technical Institute-Springfield Springfield MO midwesttech.edu Certificates
Campus No
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City MO www.mbts.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Online No
Mineral Area College Park Hills MO mineralarea.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis MO www.mobap.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Missouri College of Cosmetology North Springfield MO www.missouricosmo.com Certificates
Campus No
Missouri Southern State University Joplin MO www.mssu.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield MO www.missouristate.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains MO www.wp.missouristate.edu Certificates
Associates
Hybrid No
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla MO www.mst.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
Missouri Valley College Marshall MO www.moval.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph MO www.missouriwestern.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Moberly Area Community College Moberly MO www.macc.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City MO www.nts.edu Masters
Doctorate
Online No
Neosho Beauty College Neosho MO neoshobeautycollege.com Certificates
Campus No
Nevada Regional Technical Center Nevada MO nrtc.nevadar5.org No
New Dimensions School of Hair Design Joplin MO newdimensionsschoolofhairdesign.com Certificates
Campus No
North Central Missouri College Trenton MO www.ncmissouri.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville MO www.nwmissouri.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Ozark Christian College Joplin MO www.occ.edu Associates
Bachelors
Hybrid No
Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield MO www.otc.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Park University Parkville MO www.park.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Hybrid No
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia MO missouricolumbia.paulmitchell.edu Certificates
Campus No
Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield Springfield MO springfield.paulmitchell.edu Certificates
Campus No
Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis St. Louis MO paulmitchell.edu Certificates
Campus No
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center Eolia MO pltc.edu Certificates
Campus No
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City Kansas City MO PCITRAINING.EDU Certificates
Associates
Hybrid No
Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis St. Louis MO stlouis.psm.edu Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center Poplar Bluff MO www.poplarbluffschools.net Certificates
Campus No
Ranken Technical College Saint Louis MO www.ranken.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Research College of Nursing Kansas City MO researchcollege.edu Bachelors
Masters
Hybrid No
Rockhurst University Kansas City MO www.rockhurst.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Rolla Technical Institute/Center Rolla MO rolla31.org Certificates
Campus No
Saint Louis Christian College Florissant MO www.stlchristian.edu Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton MO www.stlcc.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Saint Louis University Saint Louis MO www.slu.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences Kansas City MO www.saintlukescollege.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Hybrid No
Salem College of Hairstyling Rolla MO www.centralandsalemcolleges.com Certificates
Campus No
Saline County Career Center Marshall MO www.marshallschools.com Certificates
Campus No
Sikeston Career and Technology Center Sikeston MO No
Skin Institute Saint Louis MO www.skininstitute.edu Certificates
Campus No
South Central Career Center West Plains MO www.zizzers.org Certificates
Campus No
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau MO www.sehcollege.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau MO www.semo.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar MO www.sbuniv.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
St Charles Community College Cottleville MO www.stchas.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton MO www.slchc.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Hybrid No
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis Saint Louis MO www.slchc.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Saint Louis MO www.stlcop.edu Bachelors
Doctorate
Campus No
State Fair Community College Sedalia MO www.sfccmo.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
State Technical College of Missouri Linn MO www.statetechmo.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Stephens College Columbia MO www.stephens.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Saint Louis MO www.siba.edu Associates
Bachelors
Campus No
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Independence MO www.summitsalonacademykc.com Certificates
Campus No
Texas County Technical College Houston MO www.texascountytech.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles St. Charles MO tspastlouis.com Certificates
Campus No
Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff MO trcc.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Transformed Barber and Cosmetology Academy Kansas City MO transformedbca.com Certificates
Campus No
Trend Setters School Cape Girardeau MO www.trendsettersschool.com Certificates
Campus No
Truman State University Kirksville MO www.truman.edu Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg MO www.ucmo.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia MO missouri.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City MO www.umkc.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis MO www.umsl.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Hybrid No
University of Missouri-System Office Columbia MO www.umsystem.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
No
Urshan College Wentzville MO Urshancollege.org Bachelors
Online No
Urshan Graduate School of Theology Wentzville MO ugst.edu Masters
Campus No
Warrensburg Area Career Center Warrensburg MO wacc.warrensburgr6.org Certificates
Campus No
Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis MO www.wustl.edu Certificates
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
Waynesville Career Center Waynesville MO www.waynesville.k12.mo.us Certificates
Campus No
Webster University Saint Louis MO www.webster.edu Certificates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Online No
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City Kansas City MO www.wellspring.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield Springfield MO www.wellspring.edu Certificates
Associates
Campus No
Westminster College Fulton MO www.wcmo.edu Bachelors
Campus No
William Jewell College Liberty MO www.jewell.edu Bachelors
Masters
Campus No
William Woods University Fulton MO www.williamwoods.edu Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
Campus No
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