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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
    • 2,943
    1 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: Current Freshman Here! Mizzou offers a multitude of courses regardless of what sparks your interest. On top of the diversity of classes, the Professors always seem to be engaged and eager to help students. You just have to reach out to them anytime something troubling you arises. The campus itself is beautiful. The food from the dining halls may get bland but the city of Columbia surrounding the college offers plenty of interesting pig out spots to eat at. The education offered at Mizzou is definitely competitive with other schools too. Whether you want to become a Journalism major, Engineering major, or Pre-med major, you will always find someway to incorporate yourself into the college.
    Read 2,943 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
    • 1,840
    2 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: Missouri State is all about the students. The fact that they will do whatever they can to provide a quality education without stealing the student's money is everything. Even with the cut to funding, they are still making tuition and fees as low as possible. The atmosphere is great! The faculty and staff are all there to help us with anything and everything. The teachers all emphasize the fact that they WANT us to ask question's and meet with them when we are having trouble arendnd they all do so much t make sure everyone is comfortable with doing so. I had always heard amazing things about MSU and now that I am here, I can say that it is one of the best decisions I could possibly make for my education and career.
    Read 1,840 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,862 Net Price
    • 955-1228 SAT Range
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  3. Washington University in St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 1,375
    3 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Graduate Student: First and foremost everyone is committed to ensuring that the students receive all the support to achieve their goals. The case based studying for the MBA's helps students to deal with real issues that happen at the work place. This helps you as a student to gain the skills and confidence address issues facing firms today.
    There is also a great opportunity to network and build lasting professional and personal relationships. In a world where relationships is the only currency that has no diminishing returns, it's a privilege to find an institution that has an ongoing and organized way to network and build lasting relationships.
    At Washu, you learn how to work in teams. Everyone spends the first year of school working in a group of not less than five people.
    Lastly WashU has-the Saturday program that allows working students to attend classes on Saturdays which helps them to spend less time in school and still manage to work and start families for those willing to do so.
    Read 1,375 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
    • 996
    4 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: I am currently attending Northwest Missouri State University and I enjoy being here. The faculty and staff are all very nice, the professors are helpful and very knowledgeable in their fields, and the students are helpful and fun to be around. The classes are challenging but I enjoy going to them, my animal sciences classes the most. The food could be improved, but it is easy to make smart eating choices while in the cafeteria. I love the library. It is very roomy and has a Starbucks coffee shop in the heart of it which makes everything better! Overall, I do enjoy attending NWMSU and would recommend anyone to come to school here in Maryville.
    Read 996 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,262 Net Price
    • 880-1110 SAT Range
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  6. University of Central Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Warrensburg, MO
    • 1,084
    5 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: I've had a great time at UCM. The professors here are professional, approachable, and ready to go the extra mile. The staff are all friendly and helpful as well. I have only two complaints, the first being that the University takes such great pains to avoid raising tuition that many of its programs suffer from inadequate funding and some great professors are laid off from budget cuts. The other complaint I have is that the system for university scholarships is difficult and time consuming. I have been trying to fund my education without getting into debt, and have often wished there was a more efficient process. These things aside, I am thoroughly enjoying attending UCM!
    Read 1,084 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,567 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  7. Drury University

    • 4 Year
    • Springfield, MO
    • 581
    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 581 Reviews

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

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 344
    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.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,753 Net Price
    • 986-1166 SAT Range
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  10. Saint Louis University

    • 4 Year
    • St. Louis, MO
    • 1,892
    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!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,222 Net Price
    • 1110-1330 SAT Range
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  11. Southeast Missouri State University

    • 4 Year
    • Cape Girardeau, MO
    • 900
    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 900 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,776 Net Price
    • 878-1136 SAT Range
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    Harding University

    • 4 Year
    • Searcy, AR
    • 918

    Freshman: Although I have only been at Harding University for one semester, I cannot imagine attending a better school! The community is amazing, and the teachers genuinely care about their students. I am confident that I am getting a great education that will prepare me for the next level of my studies. Most importantly, Harding provides the unique experience of learning academically while also growing in your faith. Through bible classes, chapel, and the amazing students who attend this school, my relationship with The Lord is growing everyday. Harding has a lovely campus and is beautiful on the outside but what makes it the best is the students and teachers on the inside!
    Read 918 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,372 Net Price
    • 980-1220 SAT Range
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  13. Missouri University of Science & Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Rolla, MO
    • 894
    10 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Freshman: Everyone is nervous when they're going off to college, especially if you don't have friends going to the same university. However, the people at S&T are amazing. Students and faculty are so inclusive and everyone wants to help you find your place. There are over 200 clubs to be a part of at Missouri S&T that will help you do just that. There are countless resources to make sure students succeed. I wouldn't choose any other university!
    Read 894 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,874 Net Price
    • 1186-1376 SAT Range
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  14. Kansas City Art Institute

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 292
    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 292 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,003 Net Price
    • 940-1230 SAT Range
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  15. Westminster College - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Fulton, MO
    • 227
    12 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    College Sophomore: My overall experience at Westminster College has been wonderful. It is a campus full of historical significance. I feel that the college and all who are staffed at Westminster truly make the walls of the campus feel like home. I always feel challenged by the curriculum and intrigued by what may come next. I feel as though it has reinforced my love of learning and never fails to have a way of intriguing me. The amount of pride expressed by every individual upon the campus, professors, students, and staff alike, is remarkable. I could not be more impressed with the availablitly and willingness to help I receive from my professors. They truly value each student and that student's success as if they were their own child. I could not be more happy with my choice to attend Westminster College. It is always a great day to be a Blue Jay!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,601 Net Price
    • 850-1180 SAT Range
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  17. University of Missouri - Kansas City

    • 4 Year
    • Kansas City, MO
    • 1,221
    13 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Sophomore: The faculty at UMKC is friendly, knowledgeable, and equipped to do their job. Most of the classes I have been in have been relatively small, which is nice becuase this makes it much easier to connect with teachers and students. UMKC offers a wide variety of majors, events, and opportunities for each and every student to participate in. The UMKC environment is condusive to learning. There are many computer labs and coffee shops throughout campus available for students to take advantage of as they study or even just want to hang out with friends. The scenery throughout the UMKC campus is beautiful in all seasons, and correct measures have been taken to make the campus environment feel safe.
    Read 1,221 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,368 Net Price
    • 980-1300 SAT Range
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  18. University of Missouri - St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 898
    14 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Niche User: Hello my name is Michelle Hughes, I recently graduated from Saint Louis Community College with an Associate Degree in GTS. My experience at the University of Missouri in Saint Louis Missouri was very friendly and warm. I was able to sit down with an advisor and get all the information I needed about the majors that I have interest in. Also I received a tour of the Business department, social work, Education, the nursing department, and student support department. The parking area was nice and it has an excellent Millennium building with access to financial need, snack shops and plenty of more things you my need . I'm very excited and look forward to attending University of Missouri Saint Louis Missouri in the near future.
    Read 898 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,774 Net Price
    • 940-1080 SAT Range
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  19. Truman State University

    • 4 Year
    • Kirksville, MO
    • 944
    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 944 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
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  21. Harris-Stowe State University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 223
    17 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Senior: Harris Stowe was an excellent school to attend. I am proud to say I will be graduating in May of 2018 with my bachelors in Biology! This school has taught me how to overcome the toughest battles and to never give up. After losing a close friend to gun violence my grades dropped and I didn’t think I would make. The teachers and students helped me in so many way just when I was about to give up on life. I’m honored and crying writing this but I am forever grateful for choosing Harris-Stowe State University to attend.
    Read 223 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,371 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  23. Culver-Stockton College

    • 4 Year
    • Canton, MO
    • 231
    18 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Junior: My favorite thing about Culver-Stockton is the friendly environment. The school is only roughly 1,200 students, and a lot of students are friends with everyone. For me, being on the Cross Country, Track and Field, and a part of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, I have come to make many friends throughout the school. If there was one thing I could change, however, it would be the location of the school. Located in Canton, Missouri, a small town of 2,000 or more people, there is not much to do. The closest mall, movie theater, and even McDonald's is 22 miles away, a 30 minute drive on highway 61 and across the Mississippi River. This is a hassle for having to make this trip for thing's to do and to have to make a Walmart trip.
    Read 231 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,747 Net Price
    • 850-1000 SAT Range
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  24. Maryville University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 492
    19 Top Party Schools in Missouri

    Senior: I cannot begin to tell you how amazing my experience at Maryville has been. I used to go to a public state school and mine personally was not helpful nor did the professors care because there were so many of us. At Maryville, professors truly want to see us succeed. My advisor is extremely helpful. I am a senior going into my last semester and I have a job lined up. The alumni connections Maryville has are unmatched. Everyone is so friendly here as well! Parking is FREE. I love this school.
    Read 492 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,654 Net Price
    • 900-1150 SAT Range
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  25. Fontbonne University

    • 4 Year
    • St. Louis, MO
    • 215
    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 215 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,514 Net Price
    • 1001-1190 SAT Range
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  26. Park University

    • 4 Year
    • Parkville, MO
    • 1,172

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

    • 4 Year
    • Fulton, MO
    • 380

    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 380 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,611 Net Price
    • 860-1120 SAT Range
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  30. Columbia College - Missouri

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, MO
    • 584

    Freshman: Everyone from the students to the faculty and staff at Columbia College is so friendly! I find every class worth attending and the content stimulating, and there are several school-sanctioned events every month in which students are invited to participate. As a small, Liberal-Arts college, Columbia College seems to be one of the lesser-known presences in Columbia, Missouri, but there is an undeniable presence of the students in the community. Also, every one of the professors has a vested interest in the students' successes, which I find quite reassuring as I pursue my degree here.
    Read 584 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,020 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  31. William Jewell College

    • 4 Year
    • Liberty, MO
    • 327

    Sophomore: William Jewell College is a fantastic school. The academics are very challenging, even for a former high school valedictorian like me, but they are very rewarding. Jewell doesn't just offer a degree, it offers an education. The student life is also very involved in campus activities and organizations, so many opportunities are present to make friends and get to know more people on campus. The campus is small, but it feels bigger with the amount of people you are able to meet when you become involved. Overall, I am having a fantastic college experience here, and I am glad I chose to come to William Jewell College.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,782 Net Price
    • 980-1285 SAT Range
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  32. Stephens College

    • 4 Year
    • Columbia, MO
    • 362

    Freshman: My experience at Stephens, overall, has been amazing. They have done such an amazing job to make everyone feel welcome and through activities, I have made many friends effortlessly. The campus is also diverse. Stephens is a perfectly sized campus and the view on the way to classes is just so beautiful no matter the weather. I always love going to sport events when I have the time and the teams are playing at home. I am not one that parties, but I haven't heard any horror stories from the "party scene". I have loved the professors I have had so far. They all have so much personality; they are also inviting and quick to help. Living in a pet friendly dormitory, the dorms are super cleaned and are kept well-cleaned. I have always felt secure and felt like Stephens is my first true home.
    Read 362 Reviews

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