Best colleges for computer science in Missouri

Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in computer science, ranked by Compass Score.

Best colleges for computer science in Missouri21 schools

21 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.

How this list is made

Schools in Missouri.
Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
Offers a bachelor’s program in computer science, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
#1 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A- · Top 11%
2
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
#2 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
3
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit
#4 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 42%
4
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Public
#7 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A- · Top 16%
5
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit
Top 15% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 35%
6
Drury University
Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit
#14 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
7
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit
Top 24% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 39%
8
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Public
#17 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 25%
9
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Public
#19 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 9%
10
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public
#24 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 45%
11
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit
#25 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
12
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Public
#28 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 33%
13
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit
#31 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
14
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit
Top 25% for low debt
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B
15
Calvary University
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit
#35 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 47%
16
Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit
#38 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
17
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO · Public
#43 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 41%
17
Park University
Parkville, MO · Private nonprofit
#43 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 44%
19
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit
Top 25% for low debt
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 25%
20
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO · Private nonprofit
#50 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
21
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO · Private nonprofit
#52 in Missouri
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-

Compare cost and outcomes

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Washington University in St. Louis	$21,786	$17,500	$86,182	94%
College of the Ozarks	$6,100	—	$41,592	64%
Saint Louis University	$24,398	$25,000	$70,783	80%
Truman State University	$12,780	$21,000	$56,280	69%
Rockhurst University	$25,884	$18,250	$67,102	75%
Drury University	$20,831	$20,979	$40,694	62%
Maryville University of Saint Louis	$22,066	$22,000	$62,105	66%
University of Missouri-St. Louis	$15,071	$20,000	$53,037	57%
University of Missouri-Kansas City	$13,310	$18,750	$59,637	55%
Missouri State University-Springfield	$17,613	$21,992	$49,827	58%
Webster University	$27,047	$23,000	$50,876	64%
University of Central Missouri	$14,462	$21,000	$49,560	54%
Southwest Baptist University	$21,677	$20,957	$43,112	55%
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	$22,766	$17,619	$48,991	51%
Calvary University	$16,334	$20,839	$45,421	52%
Columbia College	$22,715	$23,879	$45,378	42%
Missouri Western State University	$13,251	$19,968	$42,647	39%
Park University	$21,032	$21,685	$56,309	38%
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies	$14,601	$17,619	$48,991	0%
Culver-Stockton College	$21,983	$26,000	$46,092	39%
Missouri Valley College	$18,086	$25,950	$43,221	22%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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Best colleges for computer science in Missouri

How this list is made

Washington University in St. Louis

College of the Ozarks

Saint Louis University

Truman State University

Rockhurst University

Drury University

Maryville University of Saint Louis

University of Missouri-St. Louis

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Missouri State University-Springfield

Webster University

University of Central Missouri

Southwest Baptist University

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Calvary University

Columbia College

Missouri Western State University

Park University

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Culver-Stockton College

Missouri Valley College

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