Best colleges in St. Louis

The Gateway to Your Education

No longer a stop, but a Destination

Known as the "Gateway City", St. Louis is the perfect place to start and finish your education. With 6 universities and 25 colleges and institutions, there's a school for everything: business, cosmetology, nursing, cooking, you name it. and once you have your degree, St. Louis is the perfect place to use it. Ranked 2 1st for the highest Gross Metropolitan Product in 2011, St. Louis is one of the highest producers in the country. But they're not just making money, they're making jobs. With 9 Fortune 500 companies and a giant health care sector, St. Louis has job opportunities for everyone after graduation.

Perhaps it's the rare combination of beach access or hip downtown life, but students in Charleston experience superior education with lots to do off campus. Take a tour aboard the USS Yorktown, notorious for its paranormal occurrences, or relax on the shore of one of 5 Charleston-area beach towns. Embrace local sports pride watching a Charleston Battery soccer match or a RiverDogs baseball game. Take time to appreciate the American spirit, brought on by the internationally-renowned military school, The Citadel. Regardless of who you are, Charleston welcomes students with diverse aspirations, ready to have a memorable, impactful college experience.

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Best Four Year Universities in St. Louis

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Washington University in St Louis offers 345 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Principia College
Elsah, IL

Principia College offers 37 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University offers 159 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Maryville University of Saint Louis offers 147 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers 141 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large suburb.

Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College offers 52 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

McKendree University offers 93 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University offers 197 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city.

Greenville University
Greenville, IL

Greenville University offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town.

Chamberlain University-Missouri offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Best Community Colleges in St. Louis

American Trade School
Saint Ann, MO

American Trade School offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

Midwest Institute
Earth City, MO

Midwest Institute offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

East Central College offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town.

Lewis and Clark Community College offers 117 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small suburb.

Southwestern Illinois College offers 122 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb.

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO

Jefferson College offers 44 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.

St Charles Community College offers 71 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb.

List of all colleges in St. Louis

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Washington University in St Louis Logo Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO
5/5
14 : 1 16,357
American Trade School Logo American Trade School Saint Ann, MO   31 : 1 154
Principia College Logo Principia College Elsah, IL
5/5
6 : 1 339
Webster University Logo Webster University Saint Louis, MO
5/5
47 : 1 8,260
Maryville University of Saint Louis Logo Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
5/5
63 : 1 9,261