Best private colleges in Missouri

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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Joplin, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 502 (19:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1220

#10. Ozark Christian College
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,820 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1230

#9. Webster University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Liberty, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 34%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 841 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 960-1120

#8. William Jewell College
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Springfield, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 69%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,201 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 960-1200

#7. Evangel University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 69%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,486 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1110-1250

#6. Rockhurst University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Springfield, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,350 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1050-1310

#5. Drury University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,639 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1230

#4. Maryville University of St. Louis
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,781 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1210-1430

#3. Saint Louis University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Point Lookout, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 15%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,403 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1070-1310

#2. College of the Ozarks
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Acceptance Rate: 12%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,534 (4:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1500-1570

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 47 states.

#1. Washington University in St. Louis
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