6 Best Universities in Springfield, MO [2026 Rankings]

Top 6 universities in Springfield ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 202K citations received by 10.8K academic publications made by 6 universities from Springfield, the popularity of 103 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. Missouri State University - Springfield

#7 in Missouri

#303 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1145
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 95%

2. Drury University

#17 in Missouri

#852 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Average SAT: 1210
Average ACT: 26
Net Price: $21,903

3. Evangel University

#29 in Missouri

#1358 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average SAT: 1150
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $19,261

4. Baptist Bible College

#49 in Missouri

#1853 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $23,118
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $5,864

5. Cox College

#60 in Missouri

#2256 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $17,490
Receiving Aid: 0%
Average Aid: $9,824

6. Bryan University - Missouri

#62 in Missouri

#2310 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $21,211
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $5,415

Universities near Springfield

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
47	Southwest Baptist University	1417	Bolivar, Missouri
105	Missouri Southern State University	1254	Joplin, Missouri
109	Ozark Christian College	1925	Joplin, Missouri
119	Cottey College	1602	Nevada, Missouri
127	Pittsburg State University	491	Pittsburg, Kansas
138	Ecclesia College	2266	Springdale, Arkansas
148	University of Arkansas	128	Fayetteville, Arkansas
158	Missouri University of Science and Technology	210	Rolla, Missouri
159	John Brown University	479	Siloam Springs, Arkansas
178	University of Central Missouri	585	Warrensburg, Missouri