Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Missouri

Christian colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.

Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Missouri4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

Schools in Missouri.
Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit
- 64% graduate
- 49% receive Pell Grants
2
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit
- 55% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
3
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO · Private nonprofit
- 50% graduate
- 37% receive Pell Grants
4
Urshan University
Wentzville, MO · Private nonprofit
- 45% graduate
- 35% receive Pell Grants

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
College of the Ozarks	$6,100	—	$41,592	64%
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.