Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Missouri, ranked by graduates
6 colleges in Missouri awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023: 164 degrees, 1.2% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Missouri graduated the most (69, 1.1% of its class). 4 of the 6 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 78%; the most selective is Washington University in St. Louis at 12%.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Missouri
Every Missouri college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its foreign languages and linguistics page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri | Public | 69 | 1.1% | 78% | 1330 |
| 2 | William Woods University | Private | 36 | 20.2% | 71% | 1120 |
| 3 | Truman State University | Public | 18 | 2.6% | 84% | 1310 |
| 4 | Washington University in St. Louis | Private | 18 | 0.9% | 12% | 1550 |
| 5 | Missouri State University | Public | 12 | 0.4% | 91% | 1210 |
| 6 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | Public | 11 | 0.7% | 72% | 1270 |
Questions about foreign languages and linguistics colleges in Missouri
What is the best college for foreign languages and linguistics in Missouri?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest foreign languages and linguistics programs in Missouri are University of Missouri (69), William Woods University (36), Truman State University (18). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Missouri college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Missouri offer foreign languages and linguistics?
6 four-year colleges in Missouri awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023, 4 public and 2 private, for 164 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for foreign languages and linguistics in Missouri?
At the 4 public universities on this list, Missouri residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.