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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Missouri

32 accredited institutions in Missouri offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

32
Colleges
2,931
Graduates/yr
17
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Missouri

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Park University
Parkville
360
Graduates/yr
$11,908
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$14,176
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
324
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,325
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Webster University
Saint Louis
288
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$30,530
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$16,323
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Columbia College
Columbia
273
Graduates/yr
$12,268
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$25,567
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
219
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$19,900
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$12,778
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
192
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,151
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
153
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicAssociate's
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
150
Graduates/yr
$4,512
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
114
Graduates/yr
$7,740
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
96
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis
87
Graduates/yr
$5,808
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
63
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$31,530
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,339
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicBachelor's
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
60
Graduates/yr
$7,370
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicAssociate's
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton
48
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City
45
Graduates/yr
$7,110
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
45
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$20,800
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$6,275
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
45
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,442
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
Truman State University
Kirksville
42
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$9,132
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette
42
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$26,360
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$20,344
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Mineral Area College
Park Hills
39
Graduates/yr
$5,730
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
36
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$21,300
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$17,526
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Crowder College
Neosho
36
Graduates/yr
$4,152
In-State Tuition
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Culver-Stockton College
Canton
33
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$29,420
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$18,057
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
24
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$41,900
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$17,741
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicAssociate's
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff
24
Graduates/yr
$4,350
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal
21
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$25,200
Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
$24,456
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Evangel University
Springfield
21
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$25,922
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,228
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar
18
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$27,290
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$21,402
Net Price <$30K
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29
PublicAssociate's
State Fair Community College
Sedalia
15
Graduates/yr
$4,584
In-State Tuition
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30
PublicAssociate's
North Central Missouri College
Trenton
9
Graduates/yr
$5,100
In-State Tuition
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31
PublicAssociate's
Jefferson College
Hillsboro
6
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Woods University
Fulton
3
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$27,800
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$20,196
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Missouri

Missouri has 32 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 2,931 graduates annually. Of these, 17 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Missouri residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.