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Best Foreign Languages Colleges in Missouri

20 accredited institutions in Missouri offering foreign languages programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

20
Colleges
705
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Foreign Languages Programs in Missouri

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
201
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Woods University
Fulton
93
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$27,800
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$20,196
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
66
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,812
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Truman State University
Kirksville
63
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$9,132
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis
45
Graduates/yr
12%
Acceptance
$61,750
Tuition
94%
Grad Rate
$194
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicAssociate's
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton
36
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
36
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$14,400
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
30
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$11,190
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Webster University
Saint Louis
24
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$30,530
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$16,323
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
24
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
21
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$41,900
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$17,741
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
15
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,325
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
15
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drury University
Springfield
9
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$33,900
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$13,749
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Park University
Parkville
6
Graduates/yr
$11,908
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$14,176
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Westminster College
Fulton
6
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$31,156
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,067
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
6
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,442
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
3
Graduates/yr
$7,740
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Evangel University
Springfield
3
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$25,922
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,228
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Jewell College
Liberty
3
Graduates/yr
34%
Acceptance
$18,600
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$12,537
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Foreign Languages in Missouri

Missouri has 20 accredited colleges offering foreign languages programs, producing 705 graduates annually. Of these, 10 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.