What's the most affordable college in St. Louis?

Of the 18 colleges listed on this page, Harris-Stowe State University reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $7,008 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from St. Louis?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the St. Louis metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in St. Louis, MO

CampusPin lists 18 colleges and universities in or near St. Louis, Missouri, 18 universities and 0 community colleges, with 2 public and 16 private institutions.

St. Louis is anchored by Washington University, Saint Louis University, and UMSL.

St. Louis colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: Washington University in St Louis
Lowest published tuition: Harris-Stowe State University ($7,008)
Published tuition range: $7,008–$65,790
Most selective: Washington University in St Louis (12% accept.)
Public / private: 2 public · 16 private
4-year / 2-year: 18 universities · 0 community colleges

Among the 18 colleges listed here, Washington University in St Louis is the largest by enrollment; Harris-Stowe State University has the lowest published in-state tuition at $7,008; Washington University in St Louis is the most selective at a 12% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for St. Louis, Missouri are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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