Colleges · Jefferson
Colleges in Jefferson, MO
Jefferson is home to Lincoln University, with about 1,656 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Jefferson
Students on campus
1,656fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Lincoln University1,656 on campus
Lowest net price
Lincoln University$19,092 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Jefferson
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Jefferson: Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Jefferson
6 more colleges are within 30 miles of Jefferson.
State Technical College of MissouriCommunity college · Public · Linn20.7 mi2,226 students
Westminster CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fulton22.8 mi580 studentsWilliam Woods UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fulton23.6 mi879 studentsUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaUniversity or college · Public · Columbia27.4 mi27,030 studentsStephens CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Columbia27.7 mi480 studentsColumbia CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Columbia28.1 mi1,940 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Jefferson. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.