Cottey College Photo - Cottey College Campus

Best Missouri Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 41 community colleges serving 136,775 students in Missouri (23 public colleges and 18 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Missouri is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,263 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Cox College, Crowder College, and Midwest Institute.
The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 79% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 41%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MO) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
6%
Black
10%
White
59%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
17%
Missouri All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Missouri Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Cox College
Private not-for-profit
1423 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 269-3401
| 1,043 students
Crowder College
Crowder College Photo
Public
601 Laclede Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-3223
| 5,285 students
Midwest Institute
Public
4260 Shoreline Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
(314) 344-4440
| 288 students
Pinnacle Career Institute
Public
11500 N.W. Ambassador, Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
| 718 students
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City
Private for-profit
11500 N Ambassador Ste 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
| 5 students
2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-6825
| 168 students
One Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-5000
| 2,506 students
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield
Private for-profit
229 East Commercial Street
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 863-7682
| 76 students
1018 W St Maartens Dr
St Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-7000
| 353 students
American Trade School
Private for-profit
3925 Industrial Drive
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 423-1900
| 100 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City
Private for-profit
4100 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 753-9920
| 163 students
Bolivar Technical College
Private not-for-profit
1135 North Oakland Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-5062
| 129 students
Bryan University
Private for-profit
4255 S Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
| 254 students
1080 S. Silver Springs Rd.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 576-1149
| 239 students
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
Private for-profit
930 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 531-5223
| 1,159 students
Cottey College
Cottey College Photo - Cottey College Campus
Private not-for-profit
1000 W Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-8181
| 314 students
East Central College
East Central College Photo - Men's soccer is one of three sports offered at East Central College. The Falcons also compete in NJCAA women's volleyball and softball. For the past six years East Central has won the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Academic Award for the highest overall athletic department GPA.
Public
1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 584-6500
| 3,192 students
Evangel University-James River Assembly Of God Church
Private not-for-profit
6100 North 19th Street
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 865-2815
| 102 students
Jefferson College
Public
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3000
| 4,358 students
20301 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 604-1000
| 3,583 students
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
| 17,273 students
2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 604-1000
| 5,332 students
Mineral Area College
Mineral Area College Photo
Public
5270 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-4593
| 2,822 students
128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-7255
| 2,241 students
Moberly Area Community College
Public
101 College Ave
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 263-4100
| 6,539 students
North Central Missouri College
North Central Missouri College Photo
Public
1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3948
| 2,426 students
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-7500
| 14,355 students
Ranken Technical College
Ranken Technical College Photo - Ranken Technical College
Private not-for-profit
4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-0236
| 2,208 students
St Charles Community College
Public
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Cottleville, MO 63376
(636) 922-8000
| 7,992 students
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
Private for-profit
1297 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 529-0000
| 713 students
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis
Private for-profit
909 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-0300
| 191 students
Saint Louis Community College
Public
3221 McKelvey Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 539-5005
| 21,021 students
3400 Pershall Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
| 7,438 students
11333 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
| 11,439 students
2645 Generations Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 422-2000
| 1,530 students
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Community Colleges in Missouri (Closed)

School
Location
Students
1200 East 104th Street
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 942-5474
| 514 students
Hickey College (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
940 Westport Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 434-2212
| 415 students
1930 Meyer Drury Dr
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-6600
| 257 students
3216 S. National Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 877-4800
| 166 students
1732 N Kingshighway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-9181
| 45 students
210 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6600
| 48 students
1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
| 852 students
1405 South Hanley Road
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 768-7800
| 586 students
1345 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 651-1600
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Missouri?
There are 41 community colleges serving 136,775 students in Missouri.
How much do community colleges cost in Missouri?
The average tuition for community colleges in Missouri is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,263.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Missouri?
The top-ranked community colleges in Missouri include Cox College, Crowder College, and Midwest Institute.
What is community college acceptance rate in Missouri?
The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 79% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Missouri?
Community colleges in Missouri have a diversity score of 0.61, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Missouri?
Community colleges in Missouri have approximately 41% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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