How many colleges are near St. Louis?

We list 18 colleges within about 75 miles of St. Louis, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What's the most selective college near St. Louis?

Among nearby schools, WashU is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Colleges Near St. Louis: Acceptance Rates & Distance — AdmitQuant

Colleges near St. Louis

18 selective colleges within ~75 miles of St. Louis, closest first — with acceptance rates, score ranges, and net price (College Scorecard / IPEDS). Model your real odds at each.

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College	Distance	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75
Harris-Stowe State University	1 mi	Saint Louis, MO	—	—
Saint Louis University	2 mi	Saint Louis, MO	75%	1200–1410
Ranken Technical College	3 mi	Saint Louis, MO	—	—
WashU	6 mi	St. Louis, MO	12%	1500–1570
University of Missouri-St Louis

Quick answers

How many colleges are near St. Louis?: We list 18 colleges within about 75 miles of St. Louis, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What's the most selective college near St. Louis?: Among nearby schools, WashU is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Distances are straight-line from the city center to each campus, computed from public coordinates; figures are estimates. Not a guarantee.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.