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2018 Top Party Schools in MissouriAbout this List

The 2018 Top Party Schools ranking is based on student reviews and nightlife statistics. Top party colleges have a vibrant and diverse party scene - they offer fun options both on and off campus and students rate their peers as being fun, friendly, and into partying. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. University of Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, MO
    • 2,960
    1 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Senior: University of Missouri- Columbia is a school that allows such a variety of studies that almost anyone can find a major they will enjoy pursuing. Personally, it was one of only a few schools in Missouri with my emphasis area of Nuclear Medicine Technologist which is a major reason I choose to attend this school. This decision was a great one because Mizzou has helped me grow personally, emotionally, religiously, and in so many other ways. The amount of clubs and organizations that are on campus allows everyone to be involved in something they are passionate about!
    Read 2,960 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,317 Net Price
    • 1020-1290 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. Missouri State University

    • 4 Year
    • Springfield, MO
    • 1,853
    2 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: Missouri State University provides a plethora of opportunities to its students including recreational, pre-professional, and social activities. We have excellent staff who really care about the students as people, not as numbers. Missouri State University is the second largest university in Missouri, and it has been growing rapidly in recent years. I have loved living in Springfield for the past two years. There are so many opportunities on and off campus. I have also worked on campus for one year with some incredible people who love what they do. I couldn't BEAR being anywhere else!
    Read 1,853 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,862 Net Price
    • 955-1228 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Washington University in St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 1,369
    3 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Senior: WashU has opened up a lot of doors for me in terms of career exploration and pursuit. They have fantastic opportunities for research, community engagement, and intellectual pursuit. I think that they prepare their students well for life post-graduation, but I do think that the school needs to work on its accessibility to students from more diverse socioeconomic backgrounds!
    Read 1,369 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • $28,824 Net Price
    • 1400-1570 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Northwest Missouri State University

    • 4 Year
    • Maryville, MO
    • 1,003
    4 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: The environment here is so diverse that you can find individuals with a common interest almost anywhere. The academic programs are cutting edge and highly regarded, like the computer science programs and the education programs. We are one of the few, if not the only, universities with a fully functioning laboratory school. This school is also very affordable for both in-state and out-of-state students, thanks to the Bearcat Advantage scholarship which covers the difference of in-state tuition for out-of-state students. Another great thing about this university is that laptops and textbooks are included in tuition. Aside from the academic and campus culture, the community culture is also amazing. This small town community provides you with warmth and comfort as everyone is treated like family. If you don't mind being in a relatively small and semi-rural town, I highly recommend Northwest because the environment is simply encouraging. Everyone here wants you to truly do your best.
    Read 1,003 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,262 Net Price
    • 880-1110 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. University of Central Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Warrensburg, MO
    • 1,095
    5 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: I really enjoyed my freshman year at University of Central Missouri! I came from a high school that never really cared about individual students grades. When I came to UCM it was like a breath of fresh air. UCM truly cares about each and every student and their personal needs. I need scholarships in order to attend UCM next year, I am really hoping I am able. I really enjoy that UCM also advertises the wins of every sport and club that is available on campus. It does not just talk about the popular sports. While I love UCM, Warrensburg is a small town that does not have a lot going on. While it was hard, I adjusted to it, and I love the little town now!
    Read 1,095 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,567 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  7. Drury University

    • 4 Year
    • Springfield, MO
    • 586
    6 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: I truly love attending Drury through the online program. I live in California and the professors work very well with students. I’ve had the flu and missed a week of assignments and the professors worked with me to make up my assignments. They are always available for questions and open to suggestions. It makes online learning fun and easy. At first I was nervous because I am a visual hands on learner but through the many resources and class discussions it helped my learn another way to learn. I truly recommend Drury!
    Read 586 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,181 Net Price
    • 1010-1220 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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  9. Rockhurst University

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 351
    7 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Niche User: I'm the parent of a Rockhurst sophomore and feel like the university has been an excellent choice for my daughter, and she agrees. Its a close knit school and very friendly csmpus. Academics are very good with small class sizes. My daughter, who is African American, has made friends of all sorts and is involved in a lot. Sure, it does not have the big school sports scene but the college was top ranked in division two in severals sports. Security seems tight so far and there's a real emphasis on community service. If you want a school where the student will not get lost in a crowd and will get a very good foundation, Rockhurst is an under the radar gem with well respected academics as with most Jesuit colleges. Its not a commuter school even though its in an urban area. Campus is beautiful and not urban looking at all.
    Read 351 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,753 Net Price
    • 986-1166 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  10. Saint Louis University

    • 4 Year
    • St. Louis, MO
    • 1,899
    8 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: As a current sophomore at Saint Louis University, I want to preface by saying that I could not see myself at any other university. SLU is an extremely open college where you will meet people from diverse backgrounds who have different experiences. Of course, people will always complain and say that the "rich white people" surround SLU. However, if you actually try and engage in the SLU community you will find more than just that. SLU has given me life long friends and an education that I am proud of. So far my classes have gone well and are usually well taught. If there are any complaints, there are always surveys at the end of the semester that go straight to the department heads for review. Finding the right college for you is difficult. I was lucky enough to fall in love with SLU as soon as I visited. I definitely suggest visiting and doing an overnight to see if SLU is right for you. Roll Bills!
    Read 1,899 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,222 Net Price
    • 1110-1330 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  11. Southeast Missouri State University

    • 4 Year
    • Cape Girardeau, MO
    • 915
    9 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: Southeast is a great place to learn. The instructors and all staff are very professional and courteous. The services, such as Learning Assistance Programs, including tutoring, College Success Seminar, Educational Access Programs, Management and Student success are so accomodating. All students are given every opportunity to take advantage of the programs available designed to foster a learning and earning a degree. I absolutely love it!
    Read 915 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,776 Net Price
    • 878-1136 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  13. Missouri University of Science & Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Rolla, MO
    • 904
    10 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: MOST is a really good school. It gets a lot of flack for being a tough school, but it's not only hard, it's a really good school with great programs. The professors, TA's and other administrators will help you succeed and help you pass. The coursework is hard, but every student is given all the tools necessary to succeed here.
    The campus is really nice too! Small and easy to navigate, the campus is both cool and charming.
    Read 904 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,874 Net Price
    • 1186-1376 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  14. Kansas City Art Institute

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 293
    11 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    College Sophomore: The Kansas City Art Institute is a great private institution for those like me: open-minded, understanding, artsy, fun-loving, caring, and free-spirited individuals. The amount of art courses offered are immense and diverse, including even liberal arts courses like Art History and Creative Writing. The professors are well-experienced, intelligible, and strive to make amazing artists out of their students. The class sizes are typically small, ranging from 15-25 students per class. Depending on your chosen course, classes can be mostly hands-on; usually, liberal arts classes are the only classes that are textbook, notes and lecture-only. Classes span from 2-D arts, such as Illustration and Painting, to 3-D arts, like Ceramics, and media-based arts, such as Animation and Film.
    Read 293 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,003 Net Price
    • 940-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  15. Westminster College - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Fulton, MO
    • 229
    12 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: I have enjoyed Westminster for many reasons. The main reasons as to why I have enjoyed Westminster the most is because of the small class sizes, typically a 20:1 ration. This allows for students to feel more connected with the professors than they would at a large University with 200+ students in one lecture hall. I also really enjoy the quality of the professors. For such a small private liberal arts college the professors are A+ material, and they really care that you succeed. I also enjoy the diversity of the students because of the fact that many international students attend the College along with study abroad programs which brings a diverse group of people from countries all around the world to small Fulton, Missouri.
    Read 229 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,601 Net Price
    • 850-1180 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  17. University of Missouri - Kansas City

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 1,232
    13 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Alum: I majored in Health Sciences. I enjoyed my courses and the professors but my degree is too broad. I recommend specializing from the get-go; major in something specific like Nursing (UMKC has a fantastic nursing program) or Law, Medicine, Dental, etc. However, UMKC is a great school and is very diverse. It's affordable compared to most four year universities. I would definitely reapply for Nursing or a master's degree program in the future!
    Read 1,232 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,368 Net Price
    • 980-1300 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. University of Missouri - St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 905
    14 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Senior: Attending UMSL has been the most educationally enlightening experience of my life, and I have met some of the most creative, interesting and inspiring professors and students. I believe with the knowledge I am acquiring and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences, I am inspired and motivated to seek higher education in order to create a better quality of life for me and my family. UMSL has opportunities for developing leadership, networking, mentoring and team concepts that can put you on a path to achieve your educational goal. Current statistics of high school dropout rates and lack of accreditation of schools convinces me there is an opportunity for me to become a part of the solution. My passion is to help the youth. I re-entered school to gain tools in communications. I think I will be equipped and on my way to become an author and a public speaker after completing a degree in communications.
    Read 905 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,774 Net Price
    • 940-1080 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  19. Truman State University

    • 4 Year
    • Kirksville, MO
    • 953
    15 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: Truman State University is a school for individuals who are willing to dedicate themselves to their major and academia. The students are academically motivated and are always able to manage their school with friends and family. It is a University that is small, but can offer so many opportunities for students who are motivated to see what the collegiate experience can offer. Overall, the University provides an ideal situation for those who are not aiming for a large campus or large school. Buildings are no more than 10 minutes away from one another and the chances of bumping into someone you know is very high. Students tend to be interactive when walking to classes and it is just a healthy environment for students who are wanting to get to know others in their major and in the dorms and all over campus. I highly recommend Truman State University and any student can get the most from attending this University!
    Read 953 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,478 Net Price
    • 1070-1330 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  20. Lincoln University - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Jefferson City, MO
    • 320
    16 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: I Love my HBCU! Everyone becomes a family. Two things that i hope to change would be the a dorm called Dawson, it needs some work done and also just a little bit more spaces for parking, other than that Lincoln University is an Amazing HBCU.
    Read 320 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,387 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  21. Harris-Stowe State University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 224
    17 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: My name is Collin Evans and I have recently been accepted into Harris-Stowe State University. I have been on a visit and was please and very grateful for the experience. However, I would like to say from the professor, counselors ,and students they were all generous considering the frame mindset I have on college. Even the setting changes my mindset of how college is and how it is suppose to be. I believe that there is room for important but it’s actually a fine institution. I believe Harris-Stowe values and displays both diversity in socioeconomic background and race on its campus. Lastly , the school could use more athletics like football and more activities/clubs.
    Read 224 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,371 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  24. Culver-Stockton College

    • 4 Year
    • Canton, MO
    • 232
    18 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Niche User: I am planning to enroll at Culver-Stockton College in Fall 2018 and I have only had positive experiences with it so far! My admissions counselor has gone out of her way to assist me with my application and answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly.
    Read 232 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,747 Net Price
    • 850-1000 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  25. Maryville University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 500
    19 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: I love Maryville! The campus is beautiful and the environment is very welcoming! I've attended her for two semesters now, and the life coaches have been extremely helpful. I switched majors in between semesters and the instructors of the design program have been extremely helpful in getting me on track.
    Read 500 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,654 Net Price
    • 900-1150 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  26. Fontbonne University

    • 4 Year
    • St. Louis, MO
    • 217
    20 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: I love Fontbonne University! It's a small campus which makes getting around to classes super easy. It also means that everyone knows everyone else, and everyone on campus, staff, faculty, and students are friendly! The buildings are nice and classrooms are comfortable. Fontbonne recently added a new parking lot which helped a lot. Fontbonne also offers a lot of activities and fun events. The only thing I would change is the cost of parking passes. FBU is a private University so tuition is crazy expensive and so are parking passes. I feel like since we already pay a ton in tuition, parking passes should be cheaper, if not free! But overall I'm proud to be a Griffin!
    Read 217 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,514 Net Price
    • 1001-1190 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  27. Park University

    • 4 Year
    • Parkville, MO
    • 1,181

    Junior: This is an overall great university! If you are not looking for a party school, but want to be around people with various backgrounds then this is the place for you. Downtown Kansas City is 15 minutes away along with plenty of places to eat, shop, and hang out (on a college students budget). The academics are pretty standard for a 4 year university and the average class size is less than 30 students. We have an awesome, new school President that engages with students and is hoping to expand and make this university greater!
    Read 1,181 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,418 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  28. William Woods University

    • 4 Year
    • Fulton, MO
    • 382

    College Sophomore: My overall experience at William Woods University has been spectacular so far! It's best known for its equestrian programs, but no one bats an eye if you're not involved with horses either. It's very friendly and diverse (I feel like there is a representative of every type of person here, and we all mesh together just fine), and since William Woods is such a small college, the professors have more time to form enriching relationships with students, and no one feels swamped by an overwhelming student population. If I had to do everything all over again I would return to William Woods every time.
    Read 382 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,611 Net Price
    • 860-1120 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  31. Columbia College - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, MO
    • 593

    Niche User: I love this university. It has the feel of a big school but you don't stress about who to ask for help. The professors are very generous with their time and want you to understand the concept. To anyone who is considering Mizzou, it really is a great university. To me, I was somewhat skeptical if I wanted to go here, but I am so glad I decided to- best of luck to all of you. God bless!
    Read 593 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,685 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  32. William Jewell College

    • 4 Year
    • Liberty, MO
    • 331

    Sophomore: William Jewell College is my home. It is a community of students who want to critically think together to achieve scholarship and higher learning. I am a varsity athlete, involved in Greek life, the Pryor Leadership Program and other organizations on campus. This place has changed me for the better and taught me that college is more than parties and fraternities, but actually getting to know individuals around you to grow with. I already have internships lined up thanks to my excellent accounting professors. Love this place, please give it a shot after your first year.
    Read 331 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,782 Net Price
    • 980-1285 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  33. Stephens College

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, MO
    • 365

    Junior: Teachers in the Biology department are amazing, they truly want to help you succeed. Student success center is an excellent resource. Cafeteria has excellent food, lots of variety. The campus is small and quiet. Easy to find places. Dorms need work! They need to update several of the buildings. Scenry outside is beautiful, in walking distance of downtown. I was a transfer student and there was several problems that have come up throughout the year.
    Read 365 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,978 Net Price
    • 898-1185 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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