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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in Missouri

20 accredited institutions in Missouri offering philosophy & religious studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

20
Colleges
333
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs in Missouri

1
PublicBachelor's
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
45
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,812
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
39
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$52,260
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$22,096
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
39
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis
33
Graduates/yr
12%
Acceptance
$61,750
Tuition
94%
Grad Rate
$194
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Evangel University
Springfield
30
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$25,922
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,228
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
21
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$11,190
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Webster University
Saint Louis
18
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$30,530
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$16,323
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
18
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$14,400
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
15
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$19,900
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$12,778
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
15
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$31,530
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,339
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Conception Seminary College
Conception
15
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,958
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Truman State University
Kirksville
12
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$9,132
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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13
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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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal
6
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$25,200
Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
$24,456
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla
6
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$13,008
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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16
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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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette
3
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$26,360
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$20,344
Net Price <$30K
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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
PublicBachelor's
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
3
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,151
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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Private NonprofitBachelor's
Avila University
Kansas City
3
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$38,762
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$11,320
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Philosophy & Religious Studies in Missouri

Missouri has 20 accredited colleges offering philosophy & religious studies programs, producing 333 graduates annually. Of these, 8 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.