Best BSW Colleges in Missouri 2026

1 ranked BSW program in Missouri

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All 1 Ranked College in Missouri

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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public · 31,543 students

National #10
58.9 / 100
62.9%
Completion Rate
91.0%
Retention Rate
$13,008
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

If University of Missouri-Columbia is on your shortlist, you're looking in the right place — it comes in at #10 in our 2026 BSW rankings, putting it in the top tier nationally.

The school holds onto 91.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. At $13,008 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. The program is smaller, with 5 social work completions last year — which can mean more personalized attention.