Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in Missouri
20 accredited institutions in Missouri offering family & consumer sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
20
Colleges
1,143
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Missouri
1
PublicBachelor's
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
300
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,812
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
291
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
111
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,151
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
90
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,325
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
66
Graduates/yr
$7,370
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City
45
Graduates/yr
$7,110
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
45
Graduates/yr
$4,512
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
North Central Missouri College
Trenton
36
Graduates/yr
$5,100
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
27
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$20,800
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$6,275
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton
21
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Mineral Area College
Park Hills
21
Graduates/yr
$5,730
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly
18
Graduates/yr
$5,370
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stephens College
Columbia
18
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$25,800
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$19,715
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
15
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$24,766
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$21,011
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicAssociate's
Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains
12
Graduates/yr
$4,592
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
State Fair Community College
Sedalia
6
Graduates/yr
$4,584
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette
6
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$26,360
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$20,344
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff
6
Graduates/yr
$4,350
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Jefferson College
Hillsboro
6
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
3
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$31,530
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,339
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in Missouri
Missouri has 20 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 1,143 graduates annually. Of these, 15 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.