Social Sciences colleges in Missouri, ranked by graduates
17 colleges in Missouri awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023: 1,494 degrees, 5.8% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (6.8% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Missouri graduated the most (426, 7% of its class). 9 of the 17 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 65%; the most selective is Washington University in St. Louis at 12%.
Social Sciences colleges in Missouri
Every Missouri college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its social sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri | Public | 426 | 7% | 78% | 1330 |
| 2 | Washington University in St. Louis | Private | 237 | 11.9% | 12% | 1550 |
| 3 | Missouri State University | Public | 193 | 6.1% | 91% | 1210 |
| 4 | Missouri-St. Louis | Public | 143 | 10.3% | 63% | 1120 |
| 5 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | Public | 107 | 6.7% | 72% | 1270 |
| 6 | Saint Louis University | Private | 56 | 3.7% | 75% | 1370 |
| 7 | Truman State University | Public | 46 | 6.7% | 84% | 1310 |
| 8 | Maryville University | Private | 43 | 3.8% | 95% | 1150 |
| 9 | Southeast Missouri State University | Public | 41 | 2.6% | 74% | 1120 |
| 10 | Central Missouri | Public | 40 | 2.9% | 64% | 1120 |
| 11 | Lindenwood University | Private | 36 | 3.8% | 57% | 1140 |
| 12 | Northwest Missouri State | Public | 32 | 2.9% | 86% | 1100 |
| 13 | Park University | Private | 30 | 2.5% | 65% | 1120 |
| 14 | Drury University | Private | 28 | 9.1% | 58% | 1240 |
| 15 | Columbia College (MO) | Private | 12 | 1.2% | 65% | 1120 |
| 16 | Harris-Stowe State University | Public | 12 | 5.6% | 50% | 1000 |
| 17 | College of the Ozarks | Private | 12 | 3.6% | 12% | 1120 |
Questions about social sciences colleges in Missouri
What is the best college for social sciences in Missouri?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest social sciences programs in Missouri are University of Missouri (426), Washington University in St. Louis (237), Missouri State University (193). "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 social sciences?
17 four-year colleges in Missouri awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023, 9 public and 8 private, for 1,494 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for social sciences in Missouri?
At the 9 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.
Social Sciences 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.