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2019 Top Party Schools in MissouriAbout this List

The 2019 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
    • 2,966
    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 2,966 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
    • 1,868
    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 1,868 Reviews

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

  3. Harris-Stowe State University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 228
    3 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 228 Reviews

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

  5. Washington University in St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 1,373
    4 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 1,373 Reviews

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

  6. Northwest Missouri State University

    • 4 Year
    • Maryville, MO
    • 1,008
    5 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 1,008 Reviews

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

  7. Southeast Missouri State University

    • 4 Year
    • Cape Girardeau, MO
    • 922
    6 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 922 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,776 Net Price
    • 878-1136 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. University of Central Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Warrensburg, MO
    • 1,104
    8 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 1,104 Reviews

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

  11. Saint Louis University

    • 4 Year
    • St. Louis, MO
    • 1,905
    9 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Senior: I love SLU! I attended SLU many years ago fresh out of high school. Due to financial and family challenges I ended up dropping out and going into the military. Now many years later, I am back at SLU, a real non-traditional student ...lol... actively pursing a degree in Organizational Leadership and Technology. Everything here at SLU is truly done in a spirit of excellence!
    Read 1,905 Reviews

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

  14. Missouri University of Science & Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Rolla, MO
    • 906
    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 906 Reviews

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

  15. Westminster College - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Fulton, MO
    • 229
    11 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?

  16. Drury University

    • 4 Year
    • Springfield, MO
    • 588
    12 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: I transferred in from a local community college, so I can't speak for the full four-year Drury University experience or living on campus, however in the year that I have been here I can definitely agree that "The Drury Difference" is something. Class sizes are at the max about 20-25 people, but often times its fewer. There's only six of us in my upper level media class and only eight in my Chinese History class (12-15 in some other communication classes about around 20 in Spanish). The professors, hence, have a real relationship with EVERY student. They have been a great help to me and I've seen the same with others.
    Read 588 Reviews

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

  18. Kansas City Art Institute

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 293
    13 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?

  19. Truman State University

    • 4 Year
    • Kirksville, MO
    • 955
    14 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 955 Reviews

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

  20. University of Missouri - Kansas City

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 1,241
    15 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: I have been at UMKC for a year and have loved every moment! I transferred to this university because of the area and the diversity. The diversity in students and areas of study are amazing. At my previous college, I did not feel as though I belonged; at UMKC I feel a sense of belonging and happy. The amount of majors you can pick from is amazing, not many schools offer a Criminal Justice major. They also have programs such as the 90+ program which is great if you are thinking about law school. Every advisor I have met has assured me with their knowledge on the courses and major audits. I feel good knowing every class helps me meet a requirement. The campus is right in the heart of Kansas City, this makes it so that everything is within reach. I have a shopping center, places to eat, museums, and much more around me. Overall, UMKC is one of the best decisions I have made.
    Read 1,241 Reviews

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

  21. Lincoln University - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Jefferson City, MO
    • 324
    16 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: Hello, my name is Amoni Lewis and I am at sophomore at Lincoln University. My major is Journalism and my experience has been amazing so far. The students are so welcoming and the faculty and staff does the best to make your college experience easier. There are so many organizations on campus that you could join. I love how the tutoring here is free of charge and the Page Library is open until 12 am. It shows that the university wants the best for their students and wants everyone to succeed.
    Read 324 Reviews

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

  22. Fontbonne University

    • 4 Year
    • St. Louis, MO
    • 218
    17 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 218 Reviews

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

  25. Columbia College - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, MO
    • 600
    18 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: I love the small classroom sizes and the way the professors help each individual to succeed. I have been a day, evening, and online student. I personally enjoy a hybrid of evening and online the best so I can work during the day and still get lecture time to explain things better. Also, as an evening student the books are included in the tuition so no hidden fees! I would say most class sizes are a 1:13 ratio for evening campus. I feel like there are many intermediate steps in each class to make sure a person can really understand the concepts and assignments. I love this school! My heart will always be with CC!
    Read 600 Reviews

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

  26. Maryville University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 510
    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 510 Reviews

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

  27. Culver-Stockton College

    • 4 Year
    • Canton, MO
    • 233
    20 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 233 Reviews

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

  28. St. Louis College of Pharmacy

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 137
    21 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: This college is so amazing. The people there are so generous and helpful. They make you feel like family there. All of the curriculum is based on pharmacy, so everything you need to know about becoming a pharmacist is there. I highly recommend to anyone out there wanting to pursue pharmacy as a career.
    Read 137 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,252 Net Price
    • 1121-1265 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  29. Park University

    • 4 Year
    • Parkville, MO
    • 1,188

    Senior: My experience at Park University has been great! Because I work in the daytime, I decided to enroll in online classes. This option has enabled me to work on my BS in Social psychology and also be able to continue to provide for my family at the same time. The instructors are motivational and really encourage students to work hard in class and participate in group study. The instructors are always open to read emails from students and answer any questions that you might have about the reading material, quizzes, and any other assignments.
    Read 1,188 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,418 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  32. University of Missouri - St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 911

    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 911 Reviews

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

  33. Avila University

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 391

    Freshman: Avila is a very great place to be! There's people here from all over the world. It is a smaller university, though. This is beneficial because it gives you more undecided attention and help with or from your instructors, counselors, and mentors. It's also beneficial because it is a way of getting to know your peers better. Also, Avila is a great athlete school so if you're interested in any sport and would like to receive scholarships, it's a perfect fit! Like I stated before, there's people from all over the world here, and most are athletes!
    Read 391 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 56% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,871 Net Price
    • 880-1020 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  34. Central Methodist University

    • 4 Year
    • Fayette, MO
    • 268

    Sophomore: I like that the campus is small and you can walk to all classes. The staff is friendly and professional and always willing to help or find the appropriate office/staff to assist. The food can be really good but not always. There are so many activities to be involved in even if your not an athlete! Overall the town of Fayette is small with few eating, off campus activities but it is centrally located so it is just a short drive to the mall, etc. Tuition is about 30K per year a little high but they work with students to find scholarships, grants, etc to help lower the cost. The dorms are old and some outdated but there is construction on campus to update facilities.
    Read 268 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,184 Net Price
    • 840-990 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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