Colleges Near St. Louis, Missouri
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving St. Louis? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 20 miles of St. Louis, Missouri.
There are at least 30 colleges serving the area, including 21 private colleges and universities, 3 public colleges and universities, and 2 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
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St. Louis, Missouri Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near St. Louis, Missouri have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 28,501 doctorates at colleges and universities near St. Louis. That was a decrease of 10% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near St. Louis, Missouri
There are at least 21 schools offering degrees near St. Louis, Missouri, and 21 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 36,896 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 21,170 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 9,626 that were offered online.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. In 2023, 342 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 30 master's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
415
Completions By Degree
383
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chamberlain University-Missouri is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chamberlain University-Missouri. In 2023, 94 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
375
Completions By Degree
94
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Aquinas Institute of Theology is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Aquinas Institute of Theology. In 2023, 14 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
17
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Vatterott College-Sunset Hills is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Vatterott College-Sunset Hills. In 2023, 74 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 3 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
315
Completions By Degree
77
Est. Online Degree Availability
29%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Concordia Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Concordia Seminary. In 2023, 50 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
62
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Washington University in St Louis is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Washington University in St Louis. In 2023, 2,892 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 13 associate degrees, 2,407 bachelor's degrees, and 808 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,801
Completions By Degree
6,120
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fontbonne University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Fontbonne University. In 2023, 149 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 139 bachelor's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
668
Completions By Degree
293
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Webster University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Webster University. In 2023, 1,768 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 580 bachelor's degrees, and 27 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,174
Completions By Degree
2,375
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eden Theological Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Eden Theological Seminary. In 2023, 20 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
27
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Phoenix-Missouri is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Phoenix-Missouri. In 2023, 35 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
73
Completions By Degree
37
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Logan University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Logan University. In 2023, 244 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 82 bachelor's degrees, and 242 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
288
Completions By Degree
568
Est. Online Degree Availability
52%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The Art Institute of St Louis is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The Art Institute of St Louis. In 2023, 70 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 23 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
158
Completions By Degree
93
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Maryville University of Saint Louis is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Maryville University of Saint Louis. In 2023, 1,235 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 978 bachelor's degrees, and 247 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,781
Completions By Degree
2,460
Est. Online Degree Availability
85%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Louis University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Saint Louis University. In 2023, 1,957 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,011 master's degrees, and 634 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,332
Completions By Degree
3,602
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Covenant Theological Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Covenant Theological Seminary. In 2023, 88 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
91
Est. Online Degree Availability
23%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kenrick Glennon Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Kenrick Glennon Seminary. In 2023, 11 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
11
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis. In 2023, 38 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
38
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis. In 2023, 137 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 70 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
264
Completions By Degree
207
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lindenwood University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lindenwood University. In 2023, 1,070 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 696 master's degrees, and 35 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,627
Completions By Degree
1,801
Est. Online Degree Availability
67%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Missouri Baptist University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Missouri Baptist University. In 2023, 398 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 22 associate degrees, 203 master's degrees, and 20 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,508
Completions By Degree
643
Est. Online Degree Availability
68%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities Near St. Louis, Missouri
There are 3 four-year public colleges located near St. Louis, Missouri. About 15,739 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 5,903 degrees were completed at public colleges near St. Louis. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. In 2023, 2,185 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 872 master's degrees, and 221 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,283
Completions By Degree
3,278
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Harris-Stowe State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Harris-Stowe State University. In 2023, 244 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,078
Completions By Degree
244
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Missouri-St Louis is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Missouri-St Louis. In 2023, 1,493 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 678 master's degrees, and 210 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,378
Completions By Degree
2,381
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges Near St. Louis, Missouri
There are 2 community colleges near St. Louis, Missouri where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 16,533 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near St. Louis, and about 2,868 associate degrees were completed.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwestern Illinois College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,293
Completions By Degree
969
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Louis Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,240
Completions By Degree
1,899
Est. Online Degree Availability
65%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges Near St. Louis, Missouri
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near St. Louis, Missouri? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at St. Louis-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $30,282. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near St. Louis is $19,740, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving St. Louis, Missouri
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in St. Louis, Missouri is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving St. Louis, Missouri here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Aquinas Institute of Theology
- Concordia Seminary
- Covenant Theological Seminary
- Eden Theological Seminary
- Fontbonne University
- Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
- Kenrick Glennon Seminary
- Lindenwood University
- Logan University
- Maryville University of Saint Louis
- Missouri Baptist University
- Saint Louis University
- University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
- Washington University in St Louis
- Webster University
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Saint Louis Community College
- Chamberlain University-Missouri
- Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis
St. Louis, Missouri Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in St. Louis? What's the St. Louis, Missouri job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2023, there were about 1,616,127 jobs in the St. Louis, Missouri area. From 2022-2023, job growth in St. Louis was below the national average, at 2%. There were 195,822 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in St. Louis do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $22.63.