Fayette is a city in Missouri and it is the county seat of Howard county. Its population is 2,689. There are 8 colleges near Fayette, Missouri - 2 public and 6 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Fayette. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 44,602 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,236 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 73.85% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,092.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies In Fayette |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,500 | $7,425 | 3,802 | 28 to 1 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences In Fayette |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$28,620 | Not Offered | 1,041 | 12 to 1 |
| Central Christian College of the Bible 22.1 miles from Fayette |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,200 | $7,500 | 189 | 10 to 1 |
| Columbia College 23.3 miles from Fayette |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,276 | $8,477 | 5,689 | 20 to 1 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia 23.7 miles from Fayette |
Public four-years |
$36,056 ($14,837) | $32,581 ($13,681) | 31,543 | 17 to 1 |
| University of Missouri-System Office 23.7 miles from Fayette |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Stephens College 23.9 miles from Fayette |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$28,300 | $10,700 | 568 | 8 to 1 |
| Missouri Valley College 27.2 miles from Fayette |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,700 | $3,870 | 1,770 | 18 to 1 |
