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2024 Best Schools for the Money (No Aid) in Missouri for Bachelor's Degrees

35 Colleges
$15,368 Avg Undergrad Tuition & Fees*
$9,722 Avg Room & Board*

There are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking is part of that endeavor.

In This Year's Value Report:

Choosing the Best School for You

We analyzed 35 schools across Missouri to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.

Our Methodology

Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.

To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.

Additional Rankings

You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.

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To get a better picture of the best value schools for your income range or for whether or not you'll receive aid, click on one of the tiles above. Are you more interested in the best value schools in your area? Try narrowing this list by location. In addition, we've put together a number of other college rankings that may help you in your search.

Know what field you want to major in? Make sure you check out our best value schools by major. In addition, you can select one of the links below to see the best value colleges for other degree levels.

Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools (No Aid) in Missouri

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

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Missouri University of Science and Technology tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Missouri for overall quality. Located in Rolla, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized public institution.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri University of Science and Technology is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $22,537 a year.

Learn More About Value at Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Out of the 35 bachelor’s degree schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #2 spot on the list. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Missouri - Columbia is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,271 a year for undergraduates.

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Park University
Parkville, Missouri

Out of the 35 bachelor’s degree schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Park University landed the #3 spot on the list. Parkville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Park University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,937 a year for undergraduates.

Full Park University Value Report

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Out of the 35 bachelor’s degree schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #4 spot on the list. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school located in Springfield, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri State University - Springfield is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,730 a year.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list means Truman State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Kirksville, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

Not only is Truman State University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $18,002 a year.

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

Columbia College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking. Columbia College Missouri is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.

Not only is Columbia College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,136 a year.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking. UMKC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri.

Not only is University of Missouri - Kansas City a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,263 a year for undergraduates.

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University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #8, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the school is a fairly large public institution.

Not only is University of Missouri - St Louis a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $22,621 a year.

Full University of Missouri - St Louis Value Report

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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. This medium-sized public school is located in Maryville, Missouri.

Northwest Missouri State University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,400 a year for undergraduates.

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. This fairly large public school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Central Missouri is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,436 a year for undergraduates.

Read full value report on University of Central Missouri

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

Not only is Southeast Missouri State University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,689 a year for undergraduates.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Value Report

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Missouri Southern State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.

Not only is Missouri Southern State University a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,440 a year.

Full Missouri Southern State University Value Report

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #13. Missouri Western is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri Western State University is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,130 a year for undergraduates.

Full Missouri Western State University Value Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #14. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Charles, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lindenwood University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $28,840 a year.

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #15. William Jewell is located in Liberty, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.

Not only is William Jewell College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,170 a year.

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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri

With a ranking of #16, Lincoln University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. LU Missouri is a small public school situated in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Lincoln University has the honor of being ranked #33 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,630 a year.

Full Lincoln University Value Report

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With a ranking of #17, Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. Maryville U is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Maryville University of Saint Louis is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost without aid for the school is $39,166 a year for undergraduates.

Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Value Report

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Avila University is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,256 a year.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #19. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.

Not only is Webster University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $39,820 a year.

Full Webster University Value Report

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #20. Evangel University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Springfield, Missouri.

Not only is Evangel University a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $34,788 a year.

Full Evangel University Value Report

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With a ranking of #21, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bolivar, Missouri.

Southwest Baptist University has the honor of being ranked #26 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $34,210 a year.

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Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri

Stephens College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #22. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Stephens College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $35,570 a year.

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Hannibal - LaGrange University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #23. HLGU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hannibal, Missouri.

Hannibal - LaGrange University has the honor of being ranked #30 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $33,715 a year.

Read full value report on Hannibal - LaGrange University

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Harris - Stowe State University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Harris - Stowe State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri list. Harris - Stowe State University is a small public school located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Not only is Harris - Stowe State University a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Missouri for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,559 a year for undergraduates.

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

William Woods University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Missouri ranking, coming in at #25. William Woods is located in Fulton, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William Woods University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $36,920 a year.

Read full value report on William Woods University

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