Your college years aren't just spent in the classroom — they're shaped by the city you call home. From affordable rent to food options, the town around a campus can make or break a student's experience.

Personal finance company WalletHub recently released its ranking of the "Best College Towns in America for 2025," with a few Missouri cities making the cut.

WalletHub analyzed more than 400 cities based on 31 key factors, including cost of living, quality of higher education and student life. Here's where Missouri's college towns rank on WalletHub's list. More: This Missouri city ranked fourth in US of cities most impacted by inflation: See the study

What are the best college towns and cities in Missouri?

St. Charles came out on top for the state, ranking No. 33 overall and No. 8 amo

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