Colleges near Howard County, Missouri
Howard County is a county in Missouri. According to Census data, the population is 2,689 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Howard County, Missouri. In addition, there are 10 colleges located within 30 miles from Howard County.
By school type, all schools are private. By school level, all schools are 4-years colleges based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Howard County, Missouri is $14,840 for Missouri residents and $18,060 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 72.20% and the average SAT score is 995. A total of 4,843 students enrolled in schools in Howard County, Missouri, of which 2,178 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Howard County, Missouri
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Howard County and 9 schools near Howard County, Missouri ordered by distance from Howard County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Howard County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 0.24 miles | $28,620 | 1,041 | 51% | 12 to 1 | - | 56.9% | 995 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 0.24 miles | $7,500 | 3,802 | - | 28 to 1 | $7,425 | 87.5% | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 20.78 miles | $16,050 | 107 | 69% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 22.09 miles | $12,200 | 189 | 22% | 10 to 1 | $7,500 | - | - |
| Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO Public, 2-4 years valid | 22.48 miles | $8,640 | 5,384 | 44% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Columbia College Columbia, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 23.34 miles | $12,276 | 5,689 | 42% | 20 to 1 | $8,477 | - | - |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Public, 4 years four-years | 23.71 miles | $36,056 | 31,543 | 75% | 17 to 1 | $32,581 | 78.5% | 1,230 |
| University of Missouri-System Office Columbia, MO Public, 4 years four-years | 23.71 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stephens College Columbia, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 23.86 miles | $28,300 | 568 | 43% | 8 to 1 | $10,700 | 77.2% | - |
| Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 27.22 miles | $23,700 | 1,770 | 22% | 18 to 1 | $3,870 | 69.2% | 1,050 |
| Saline County Career Center Marshall, MO Public, Less than 2 years valid | 28.56 miles | $13,000 | 23 | 92% | 8 to 1 | - | 50.0% | - |
| Average | - | $18,060 | 4,843 | 51% | 20 to 1 | $7,425 | 72.2% | 995 |