2024 Best Colleges with Child Development Degrees in Missouri

• Warrensburg, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  1,266 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 1,266 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $13,852

• SAT range —

• West Plains, MO•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  145 reviews

Graduate Student: My first couple of weeks at Missouri State University-west plains was rough and really tested my strength (mental and physical). I faced challenges and obstacles that were new to me and being far from home didn't make it any easier. Although academics are a big reason as to why you go to college, college is so much more than that. After a couple weeks at MSU-west plains, I joined different student clubs and organizations. Being involved in more than your classes can better your college experience by widening your opportunities, creating friendships and memories that last forever. My college experience went from being anxious all the time to having the a blast, with a lot of support from clubs and organizations. Attending MSU-west plains is truly an experience of a lifetime.... Read 145 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,123

• SAT range —

• Saint Louis, MO•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  262 reviews

Sophomore: Personally, I loved the campus at Missouri Baptist University. With it being more of an enclosed campus, it makes me feel safer. The people at Missouri Baptist are always full of love and much joy. I think being on a Christian-based campus not only helps the mind, but it also helps the soul by having that constant feeling of love and connection with God. I wish that I went to Chapel more than I did this past semester because I felt that I drew away from God more than I should have. But being around people who talk about God daily and who praise him every second makes life on campus better. When it is time for me to graduate college and go to graduate school, I could not imagine going to a different university or college other than a Christian-based university or college. Missouri Baptist University has set a foundation for students and staff, along with visitors, that I think will remain. I think Missouri Baptist is perfect just the way it was made and that nothing needs to be changed.... Read 262 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 62%

• Net price $23,356

• SAT range 870-1110

• Bridgeton, MO•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  342 reviews

Junior: What I like about Saint Louis Community College is that there are very good teachers and and understanding staff. Saint Louis Community College is also affordable for the most part compared to other universities or schools ! The people and students are nice and helpful and they have a lot of resources to help the students succeed . Like study places and the library and a new cafeteria . Something I would like to see changed is the eligibility requirements for financial aid. I feel like sometimes they are very strict and life is very difficult out here and sometimes it’s hard to revive financial aid even when you need it . Also, they say there are a lot of scholarships out there but it seems like no matter how many applications I fill out I never get chosen.... Read 342 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,866

• SAT range —