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#16 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
57 Colleges
$51,526 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Missouri ranked #16 in the nation for graduate degrees with 28,799 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Students who reside in Missouri can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $12,882 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $14,745.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,590 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Washington University in St Louis was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 3,265 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Washington University in St Louis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $59,420 $59,420
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,170 $1,170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,476 $2,476

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,800 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Webster handed out 2,894 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Webster University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $700 $700

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,794 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Mizzou handed out 2,687 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Missouri - Columbia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,447 $28,605
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,347 $1,347
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $435 $1,192

#4

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,696 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Maryville University of Saint Louis was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,106 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maryville University of Saint Louis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,346 $14,346
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,350 $1,350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $797 $797

Public Public vs. Private
$7,122 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Missouri State handed out 1,952 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Missouri State University - Springfield

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,994 $11,970
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,128 $1,128
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $333 $665

#6

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$12,370 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMKC handed out 1,805 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Missouri - Kansas City

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,660 $27,521
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,710 $1,710
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $444 $1,147

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$23,274 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, SLU ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 1,520 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Louis University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,500 $22,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $774 $774
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,250 $1,250

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,212 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

A T Still University of Health Sciences handed out 1,362 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for A T Still University of Health Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $37,062 $37,062
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,150 $1,150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $700 $700

#9

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,506 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UCM ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 1,129 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Central Missouri

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,136 $16,272
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,370 $1,370
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $339 $678

#10

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$13,154 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMSL handed out 1,049 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Missouri - St Louis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,154 $32,294
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $548 $1,346

#11

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,580 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Lindenwood University handed out 963 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lindenwood University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,475 $8,475
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $105 $105
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $585 $585

Public Public vs. Private
$12,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Missouri University of Science and Technology handed out 960 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Missouri University of Science and Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,992 $30,480
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,608 $1,608
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $458 $1,270

#13

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$7,023 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northwest Missouri State University was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 904 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwest Missouri State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,004 $6,004
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,019 $1,019
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $334 $334

#14

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,663 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Park University was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 678 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Park University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,663 $6,663
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $541 $541

#15

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$6,957 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southeast Missouri State University handed out 513 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southeast Missouri State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,205 $11,186
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $752 $752
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $345 $621

#16

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,420 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, MBTS ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 487 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,520 $6,520
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $393 $393

#17

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,992 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, William Woods ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 458 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for William Woods University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,992 $13,992
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $583 $583

#18

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,450 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Logan University handed out 453 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Logan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,450 $9,450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $525 $525

#19

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,620 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Rockhurst ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 449 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rockhurst University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,028 $17,028
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $592 $592
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $775 $775

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,640 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 348 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $35,420 $35,420
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $220 $220
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,188 $1,188

#21

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,102 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, MBU handed out 270 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Missouri Baptist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,102 $11,102
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $616 $616

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,150 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UHSP handed out 238 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,550 $8,550
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $950 $950

#23

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$5,520 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southwest Baptist University was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 224 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southwest Baptist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,136 $5,136
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $384 $384
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $412 $412

#24

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,826 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Columbia College Missouri handed out 211 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Columbia College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,826 $8,826
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $457 $457

#25

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$10,284 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Truman State ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 173 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Truman State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,960 $9,960
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $324 $324
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $415 $415

Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Evangel University 166
27 Avila University 159
28 Fontbonne University 142
29 Concordia Seminary 125
30 Covenant Theological Seminary 117
31 Drury University 115
32 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies 97
33 Missouri Western State University 96
34 Nazarene Theological Seminary 84
35 Cox College 83
36 Stephens College 68
37 Lincoln University 51
38 Aquinas Institute of Theology 43
39 Missouri Southern State University 41
40 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College 40
41 Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis 38
42 Research College of Nursing 37
43 Eden Theological Seminary 33
44 Hannibal - LaGrange University 31
45 Urshan Graduate School of Theology 25
46 Culver - Stockton College 24
47 Kenrick Glennon Seminary 18
48 Missouri Valley College 16
49 Calvary University 15
50 Baptist Bible College 12
51 City Vision University 10
52 Bryan University 7
53 William Jewell College 4
54 St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton 2
55 Central Christian College of the Bible 1
55 DeVry University - Missouri 1
57 American Business and Technology University 0

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