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- Maryville, MO
- #324 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $13,754
- SAT Range: 980-1160

#8. Northwest Missouri State University

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- Springfield, MO
- #283 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $16,501
- SAT Range: 1010-1200

#7. Missouri State University

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- Warrensburg, MO
- #199 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $13,852
- SAT Range: Not Available

#6. University of Central Missouri

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- Kirksville, MO
- #185 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- Net price: $11,470
- SAT Range: 1120-1290

#5. Truman State University

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- Saint Louis, MO
- #123 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $10,525
- SAT Range: 1020-1300

#4. University of Missouri - St. Louis

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- Rolla, MO
- #114 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Net price: $13,589
- SAT Range: 1290-1460

#3. Missouri University of Science and Technology

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- Kansas City, MO
- #103 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $14,368
- SAT Range: 1050-1330

#2. University of Missouri - Kansas City

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- Columbia, MO
- #56 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $18,249
- SAT Range: 1130-1350

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Missouri