Highest earnings after college
Median earnings ten years after starting.
College & student life
College guide to St. Louis
St. Louis college guide: Saint Louis University, Harris-Stowe State University and more, with rankings, campus events, game days and study spots.
Colleges near St. Louis
Pick a campus for its live schedule, game days and the best spots nearby.
In St. LouisPrivate university · Since 1818Saint Louis University10,000–19,999 students$24,398 net price · 80% graduate
In St. LouisPublic university · Since 1857Harris-Stowe State University1,000–4,999 students$9,922 net price · 28% graduate
In St. LouisPrivate college · Since 1907Ranken Technical College1,000–4,999 students$18,795 net price · 53% graduate
In St. LouisPrivate college · Since 1939Aquinas Institute of TheologyUnder 1,000 students
In St. LouisPrivate college · Since 1902Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of NursingUnder 1,000 students
UHSIn St. Louis
Private university · Since 1864University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. LouisUnder 1,000 students$31,817 net price · 62% graduate
6 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1853Washington University in St Louis10,000–19,999 students$21,786 net price · 94% graduate
8 mi awayPublic university · Since 1963University of Missouri-St Louis10,000–19,999 students$15,071 net price · 57% graduate
8 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1915Webster University5,000–9,999 students$27,047 net price · 64% graduate
14 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1957Missouri Baptist University5,000–9,999 students$27,006 net price · 48% graduate
CS6 mi away
Private college · Since 1839Concordia SeminaryUnder 1,000 students
7 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1923Fontbonne UniversityUnder 1,000 students
7 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1818Kenrick Glennon SeminaryUnder 1,000 students
8 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1850Eden Theological SeminaryUnder 1,000 students
14 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1956Covenant Theological SeminaryUnder 1,000 students
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Campus in pictures near St. Louis
Quads, libraries, stadiums and halls at the colleges in this guide. Tap a photo for the college page.
Games and campus events near St. Louis
The next seven days at every college in this guide, updated daily from their own calendars.
How colleges near St. Louis compare
Ranked on official College Scorecard figures: what graduates earn, what students pay after aid, and how many finish.
Best value
Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.
- 1University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis4.3× net price
- 2Washington University in St Louis4.0× net price
- 3University of Missouri-St Louis3.5× net price
- 4Harris-Stowe State University3.1× net price
- 5Ranken Technical College3.0× net price
Most affordable
Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.
- 1Harris-Stowe State University$9,922
- 2University of Missouri-St Louis$15,071
- 3Ranken Technical College$18,795
- 4Washington University in St Louis$21,786
- 5Saint Louis University$24,398
Highest graduation rates
Share of full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time.
Most selective
Lowest admission rates.
- 1Washington University in St Louis12% admitted
- 2University of Missouri-St Louis63% admitted
- 3Missouri Baptist University69% admitted
- 4Saint Louis University75% admitted
- 5Webster University86% admitted
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A college appears in a list only when the Department reports that figure for it; graduation rates compare four-year colleges.
Compare colleges near St. Louis side by side
Size, cost after aid, graduation and earnings for every college in this guide. Tap a column to sort.
| College | ||||||
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| Saint Louis UniversityPrivate university | In town | 7,267 | $24,398 | 75% | 80% | $70,783 |
| Harris-Stowe State UniversityPublic university | In town | 960 | $9,922 | Open | 28% | $31,088 |
| Ranken Technical CollegePrivate college | In town | 1,780 | $18,795 | Open | 53% | $55,955 |
| Aquinas Institute of TheologyPrivate college | In town | – | – | – | – | – |
| Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of NursingPrivate college | In town | 446 | – | – | – | $84,393 |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. LouisPrivate university | In town | 337 | $31,817 | 90% | 62% | $137,047 |
| Washington University in St LouisPrivate university | 6 mi | 7,857 | $21,786 | 12% | 94% | $86,182 |
| University of Missouri-St LouisPublic university | 8 mi | 5,024 | $15,071 | 63% | 57% | $53,037 |
| Webster UniversityPrivate university | 8 mi | 2,304 | $27,047 | 86% | 64% | $50,876 |
| Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate university | 14 mi | 1,488 | $27,006 | 69% | 48% | $46,660 |
| Concordia SeminaryPrivate college | 6 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kenrick Glennon SeminaryPrivate college | 7 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Eden Theological SeminaryPrivate college | 8 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Covenant Theological SeminaryPrivate college | 14 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A dash means the Department doesn't report that figure for the college.
Coffee and study spots
Local cafés and tea rooms for long afternoons with a laptop.
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Sidney Street Cafe
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ICE CAVE & Bubblecup Tea Zone
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Wine Down Cafe (St. Louis)
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Cube Tea Studio
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The London Tea Room
Tea roomOpen late
Kitchens and bars serving past 10 p.m.
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Sado
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Stews Food & Liquor
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The Schlafly Tap Room
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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
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Anthonino's Taverna
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Pieces Board Game Bar And Restaurant
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The Tavern Kitchen & Bar
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Black Mountain Wine House STL
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Planter's House
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Robin Restaurant
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