List of colleges and universities in Missouri Public universities Public universities

| School | Locations | Control | Type_ | Enrollment | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris-Stowe State University | St. Louis | Historically black * Public university | Baccalaureate College | 1854 | 1857 |
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City | Historically black public university | Master’s colleges and universities | 3109 | 1866 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | Public university | Baccalaureate College | 5264 | 1937 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield | Public university | Master’s colleges and universities | 18748 | 1905 |
| Missouri Western State University | St. Joseph | Public university | Baccalaureate College | 5508 | 1915 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | Public university | Master’s colleges and universities | 6687 | 1905 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | Public university | Master’s colleges and universities | 10738 | 1873 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | Public university | Master’s colleges and universities | 5880 | 1867 |