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Missouri's legal studies programs range from a remarkably accessible $12,837 at University of Missouri-Kansas City to $27,075 at Saint Louis University, creating a $14,238 cost gap between the most and least affordable options. This affordability matters in a state where healthcare giants like BJC HealthCare and agricultural leaders like Monsanto need legal support staff. Public education clearly wins the cost battle, with UMKC offering the lowest net price despite maintaining a 55.90% graduation rate.
6
Programs
$12,837 – $27,075
Net Price Range
$41,789
Avg. Program Earnings
57.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,837 $11,988 55.9% 69.5%
2 $16,939 $38,672 42.6% 67.6%
3 $18,251 $28,976 56.8% 94.4%
4 $22,080 $29,915 50.2% 97.0%
5 $26,196 $30,730 61.1% 55.1%
6 $27,075 $53,244 79.8% 84.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Missouri-Kansas City the most affordable option?

UMKC charges just $12,837 in net costs, significantly lower than any private competitor in the state. The public university maintains a 69.48% acceptance rate while delivering a 55.90% graduation rate for students in legal studies programs.

How do private colleges compare in terms of graduation success?

Saint Louis University leads with a 79.80% graduation rate but costs $27,075 annually. Fontbonne University offers a middle ground at $18,251 with a 56.80% graduation rate, while Avila University graduates only 42.60% of students despite charging $16,939.

Does Webster University justify its higher costs with better career outcomes?

Webster University graduates earn $41,789 annually according to available data, though this represents the only reported earnings figure among Missouri's legal studies programs. The school charges $26,196 net and maintains a 61.10% graduation rate with more selective 55.10% admission standards.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.