6 Best Universities in Springfield, MO [2023 Rankings]

We ranked 6 best universities in Springfield based on their reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. We processed 118K citations received by 5.43K publications made by 6 universities in Springfield, measured the popularity of 86 recognized alumni, and utilized the largest available links database to account for non-academic prominence.

1. Missouri State University - Springfield

#7 in Missouri

#305 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average SAT: 1120
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 94%

2. Drury University

#18 in Missouri

#885 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average SAT: 1140
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $19,190

3. Evangel University

#25 in Missouri

#1199 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 95%
Net Price: $23,219
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $13,850

4. Baptist Bible College

#50 in Missouri

#1845 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 68%
Net Price: $17,182
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $7,959

5. Bryan University - Missouri

#62 in Missouri

#2269 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $20,239
Receiving Aid: 90%
Average Aid: $4,897

6. Cox College

#63 in Missouri

#2270 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $24,746
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $2,250

Universities near Springfield

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
47	Southwest Baptist University	1150	Bolivar, Missouri
105	Missouri Southern State University	1153	Joplin, Missouri
109	Ozark Christian College	1994	Joplin, Missouri
119	Cottey College	1600	Nevada, Missouri
127	Pittsburg State University	595	Pittsburg, Kansas
138	Ecclesia College	2281	Springdale, Arkansas
148	University of Arkansas	126	Fayetteville, Arkansas
158	Missouri University of Science and Technology	205	Rolla, Missouri
159	John Brown University	1223	Siloam Springs, Arkansas
178	University of Central Missouri	514	Warrensburg, Missouri