Best test-optional Christian colleges in Missouri
Christian colleges that don't require the SAT or ACT for admission, ranked by Compass Score.
Best test-optional Christian colleges in Missouri4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Missouri.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Admission test policy: considered but not required, or neither required nor recommended (federal admissions data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit- SAT or ACT not required
- Chapel twice a week
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Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO · Private nonprofit- SAT or ACT not required
- Chapel twice a week
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel University | $18,669 | $24,736 | $46,573 | 65% |
| Southwest Baptist University | $21,677 | $20,957 | $43,112 | 55% |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | $22,814 | $18,599 | $42,643 | 50% |
| Urshan University | $14,779 | — | — | 45% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.