2024 Best Colleges for International Relations in Missouri

• Saint Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  1,558 reviews

Alum: I am thankful for my undergraduate experience at Washington University in St. Louis. The college has great connections for post-grad opportunities in multiple fields - business, medicine, research, engineering. I was easily able to switch between the Arts & Sciences program and the Business School at the end of my sophomore year. There is a huge focus on medicine, so even for other career paths there are healthcare adjacent offerings (e.g. Healthcare Management, Bio Medical Engineering, Global Health, Psychology/Neuroscience/Philosophy). The brand name and resources do carry for other non-health related professions too. The classwork can be tough so it's best you find out which paths are a good fit for you in terms of academic rigor, class size, and teaching style. Your counselors can help with this. Good size of the school - not too big to get lost, but not too small to know everyone and the campus is very very beautiful! I suggest visiting and talking to alum to learn more!... Read 1,558 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 13%

• Net price $28,298

• SAT range 1490-1570

• St. Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  2,132 reviews

Alum: A great international experience with a lot of access to different courses that enrichened my holistic learning. Not only was I able to get involve in different activities but the environment at SLU was perfect for me to concentrate on my studies but be able to have fun at the same time. Professors are always available to help and students are incredibly open to meeting others and welcoming international students. I had the pleasure to be able to work at the international office and get to meet all students and organize activities. Not only did this help me build relationships for trained me for my current job position. I would say that every event and experience at SLU will prepare you for a successful future. Overall, amazing experience!... Read 2,132 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $30,096

• SAT range 1220-1430

• Saint Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  1,056 reviews

Sophomore: I attend Webster University for Musical Theatre, and the Conservatory is an outstanding place to study! The professors, especially in the conservatory, really deeply care about your growth and success. I genuinely feel like I am being set up with the resources I need to have a successful career, and I've barely started my education here! I'd definitely recommend Webster to anyone who would like to pursue the arts, especially in the theatre!... Read 1,056 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 59%

• Net price $24,884

• SAT range 1020-1250

• Saint Charles, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  915 reviews

Freshman: Being an international student, I was worried that I was going to be a misfit and feel so miserable in college! But the Lindenwood campus is diverse, friendly and very welcoming. From the students to the staff, you are always surrounded by love and kindness. Another thing I lobe is that the school spirit is always fostered and promoted by the various activities hosted on campus as well as the different sporting activities. There is a wide range of sporting clubs to join and you can easily find where you belong. One thing I would lobe to see changing about Lindenwood University is the food. There are only two dining halls on campus which limits the variety of food. With time, you get tired of eating the same food! Also international students do not have a lot of funds allocated to them, I hope we as a school can attract more donors so that international students can get good scholarship packages.... Read 915 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $17,654

• SAT range 860-1210

• Warrensburg, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  1,263 reviews

Alum: I went the large D1 state college route right out of high school, and with the large lecture hall style classes, it was hard to find time to talk with professors. At UCM, professors are really dedicated to your success, going far beyond anything I had experienced at the state college level. With some of the more difficult classes that I had, I was able to meet with professors outside of class on a fairly regular basis and connect on more of a personal level, something I thought would be lost after high school graduation. This was incredibly essential to my success. The campus size was also a great benefit. While I was a little hesitant attending a college that had a campus smaller than the family hog lot, I grew to love this aspect. It made for smooth transitions into new semesters with new class locations, and allowed me to condense my daily scheduled time on campus to allow more time for studying and extra curriculars. I would highly recommend UCM. Go Mules!... Read 1,263 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $13,852

• SAT range —

• Springfield, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  2,162 reviews

Freshman: My experience with Missouri State University was terrific! The campus was beautiful and easy to navigate. The professors were knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, making the classes engaging and interesting. The student body was friendly and diverse, creating a welcoming atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed extracurricular activities such as club sports and volunteer organizations. One thing I would like to see change is parking availability on campus. Finding a spot isn't easy, especially during peak hours. Overall, I highly recommend Missouri State University to anyone considering higher education.... Read 2,162 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 94%

• Net price $16,501

• SAT range 1010-1200

• Cape Girardeau, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  1,098 reviews

Sophomore: So far, I have really enjoyed the college experience. Semo offers a wide range of opportunities for students. From guest speakers to the plethora of clubs to go and see about. The environment is welcoming! I did have a hard time adjusting at first to the independent aspect. Somehow even moving away from home by myself, I didn’t feel alone. My professors were easy to talk to, and I never felt like I was running out of resources. Overall it’s just been great. However I know that going into the next school year I’ll have to do a couple things differently. First, meal swipes are to be treated with care! Secondly, labs are for my benefit and I should take advantage of them.... Read 1,098 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $13,291

• SAT range 1030-1240

• Saint Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  1,033 reviews

Senior: As far as the cost, it is actually more affordable than most schools. There are tons of clubs and activities that anyone and everyone can join. Although there is Greek life on campus, it is very very different than it is like at other campuses. This is the same with sports as well. Classes are amazing, and their online system makes it easy to enroll in classes without necessarily having to visit your advisor every time. As far as professors, some are great and some are just awful. I have had a couple teachers go out of their way to help me with certain questions and assignments and I will also remember them. However, I also remember the couple of professors that honestly just did not care, and myself and many other students always had the worst scores in their classes compared to classes with other professors. As far as food and housing, things obviously changed a lot during the pandemic. Most of the school is made up of commute and foreign exchange students, which makes UMSL diverse!... Read 1,033 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 57%

• Net price $10,525

• SAT range 1020-1300

• Joplin, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  655 reviews

Sophomore: I have so far loved the professors at my time here, and as a student-athlete, they were very understanding and always strived to support me with weighing academics and athletics, and this really helped me with stress. I took some online courses over the summer and for the online classes the only problem I had was sometimes communicating with my teachers could be complicated. Overall it was a good experience! The dorm life is amazing, and really great compared to other top universities, the food is ok, a lot of times it can be really different but they always have a salad and sandwich bar if theres nothing in the cafe. The lions den is delicious though! Fresh food made right after orders so you can eat something fresh and hot! I havent had any big issues with missouri southern and the staff have always been super helpful, i love the different events we have here too!... Read 655 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $9,703

• SAT range 950-1170

• Saint Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  693 reviews

Sophomore: I transferred to Maryville from Saint louis University. At Saint Louis University I felt that my educational needed weren’t being met. The professors didn’t teach that well and were not there when I needed help. At maryville, the professors are very understanding and helpful. They help you with more than the course they are teaching and if they can’t help you they always make sure to find someone who can. The professors at Maryville really want to see you succeed unlike the ones at Saint Louis University. Everyone is welcoming and there are so many events at Maryville that helps you fit in with the right group for you. Maryville also have life coaches which are a huge help! They help you with almost everything whether it be academic help, scheduling, finding jobs, etc. The life coaches always check in on you making sure you are doing okay and if you’re not they always try to make it better. I’m really enjoying my time here at Maryville!... Read 693 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $24,733

• SAT range 1000-1230

• Saint Joseph, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  705 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Missouri Western has been awesome. I love the campus and how it almost give you that small town vibe. From the first time I stepped foot onto this campus being with the campus tour and them moving into my dorm for the first time and starting classes, I have always felt welcome and never out of place. Everything is so close and within walking distance. The professors, advisors, financial advisors; ect have been so help throughout my experience so far. Can’t wait to continue my education here!... Read 705 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $13,090

• SAT range —

• Kansas City, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  414 reviews

Sophomore: Rockhurst was amazing right off the bat! Being an incoming freshman, it was certainly a nerve racking feeling. However, the schools orientation threw all of those doubts out the window. We participated in a 3-4 day orientation that got us familiar with the school and all of its option. But the best part of orientation was the friendships that were made. At first it felt awkward but by the end I wanted to call them my family. I got exposed to my friend group on day one and couldn’t be happier. Student life is amazing too! With it being a smaller school, it is super easy to get connected with others and get involved. With the smaller class rations, you get to feel a connection with your teachers and classmates like nowhere else. The teachers want you to learn and are willing to help in areas you may be struggling. This was a much needed aspect during COVID this past year with all the chaos. RU did a great job of managing everything during the pandemic for things to run like butter... Read 414 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 67%

• Net price $22,050

• SAT range 1080-1270

• Springfield, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  654 reviews

Alum: I loved Drury. I thought the professors were some of the best teachers and mentors in my life and I feel lucky and grateful for the education. I have a lot of respect for Drury, particularly after getting my masters at Missouri State. It’s more expensive, but it was worth it looking back. The professors are actually specialists in their field and they take the time to care for each student’s experience. I feel proud to be an alumni! It changes your education to feel valued and heard. There’s a mutual respect between faculty and students and you can tell they want students to succeed, which you don’t realize that’s actually not always very common until you’ve been to other schools.... Read 654 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 65%

• Net price $19,119

• SAT range 1050-1270

• Park Hills, MO•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  247 reviews

Sophomore: Mineral area college is a relatively small community college that prides itself on its sense of community and its ability to have more personal education styles with its students. The classes are smaller then a normal university, which allows for the instructors to gain a personal connection with the student. The art instructor in particular takes great care to pay attention to each individual student.... Read 247 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,775

• SAT range —

• Canton, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  258 reviews

Freshman: Culver-Stockton is a really great school! In my experience, everyone is very friendly, especially to out-of-state students like myself. Although the campus seems small, it is very beautiful and all of its facilities are very nice.... Read 258 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 93%

• Net price $20,567

• SAT range 970-1080

• Liberty, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  369 reviews

Freshman: My freshman experience as a civil engineering student at William Jewell College has been transformative, shaping my academic and professional aspirations. The challenging curriculum, supportive faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities have fueled my passion for engineering. While I appreciate the strengths of the program, I also believe that improvements in facilities, internship support, industry connections, and diversity and inclusion efforts would further enhance the educational experience for civil engineering students. As I embark on my journey as an engineer, I am grateful for the foundation I have built at William Jewell College and eagerly anticipate the growth and opportunities that lie ahead.... Read 369 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 47%

• Net price $20,876

• SAT range 1090-1270

• Fulton, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  255 reviews

Freshman: My experience at Westminster has been overall amazing. I came in to college very scared and nervous. I convinced myself that I was going to make no friends, but that was not the case. From the first day on campus I have felt so welcome. The Blue Jay are so helpful. There have been many time where in have needed my professor just to be there while I do my work and they will do that for you. They are very generous. The student body is so warm and welcoming. The best thing about campus is CAB and all of the fun events around campus. The free food trucks, the bounce houses, and the build-a-bear at every student event gets everyone involved.... Read 255 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $23,783

• SAT range 880-1160

• Saint Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  242 reviews

Junior: I work Full time as a Para and take all my classes online, so my schooling helps give me tools to use on my job and is flexible so I can do both. All the classes have been geared towards becoming a Special Education teacher and have involved applying what I learn while I work. The instructors are available anytime I need them and really stay connected to make sure I am understanding what I learn. It has been an amazing experience so far.... Read 242 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $19,481

• SAT range 990-1100

• Nevada, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  185 reviews

Freshman: I really enjoyed Cottey so far. I have close relationships with my teachers and advisors, and the campus feels like one big family. They take academics very seriously and everyone pushes you to be the best student you can be. I have had the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of things, I was a lead in the production Disney Descendants, I was able to design hair for the other show eleemosynary, I participated in traditions, I was a part of the cross-country team and inducted into APO. One thing I would like to see change is how strict attendance policies are. I know they are in place to ensure we get to class, so we are set up for academic success, but sometimes it's stressful when you are only allowed two absences especially if you get sick or something personal comes up.... Read 185 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 61%

• Net price $16,667

• SAT range 1030-1120