Missouri S&T has been listed in the Best Colleges 2025 report by Money Magazine, earning 4.5 stars and additional recognition in the publication’s categories for Best Public Colleges, Best Colleges in the Midwest and Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates. 
 
Instead of ranking institutions numerically, Money Magazine uses a star-rating system focused on affordability and student outcomes.  
 
Schools on the list receive between 2 and 5 stars, with most earning 3.5 or 4 stars. 
 
A total of 732 schools met the magazine’s requirements to be included, while more than 1,500 did not make the cut. 
 
Missouri S&T’s full Money Magazine profile is available at money.com/best-colleges/profile/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology. 

About Missouri S&T

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,000 students located in Rolla, Missouri. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T offers over 100 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top public universities for salary impact, according to The Wall Street Journal. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu.