6 Best Universities in Springfield, MO [2025 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 192K citations received by 10.5K academic publications made by 6 universities from Springfield, the popularity of 101 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. Missouri State University - Springfield

#7 in Missouri

#308 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1105
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 94%

2. Drury University

#17 in Missouri

#814 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average SAT: 1180
Average ACT: 26
Net Price: $22,194

3. Evangel University

#31 in Missouri

#1345 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Net Price: $18,748
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $20,158

4. Baptist Bible College

#47 in Missouri

#1845 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $21,138
Receiving Aid: 97%
Average Aid: $6,753

5. Bryan University - Missouri

#60 in Missouri

#2256 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $20,259
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $6,281

6. Cox College

#61 in Missouri

#2265 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Net Price: $17,490
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $9,824

Universities near Springfield

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
47	Southwest Baptist University	1376	Bolivar, Missouri
105	Missouri Southern State University	1238	Joplin, Missouri
109	Ozark Christian College	1966	Joplin, Missouri
119	Cottey College	1672	Nevada, Missouri
127	Pittsburg State University	485	Pittsburg, Kansas
138	Ecclesia College	2277	Springdale, Arkansas
148	University of Arkansas	127	Fayetteville, Arkansas
158	Missouri University of Science and Technology	203	Rolla, Missouri
159	John Brown University	417	Siloam Springs, Arkansas
178	University of Central Missouri	570	Warrensburg, Missouri