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Police academy in Missouri

16 police and corrections programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

12 schools offer these law enforcement programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Police officers protect lives and property. Applicants need at least a high school diploma, though some departments and federal agencies ask for college classes or a degree, and they usually must be 21 and meet strict physical and personal standards; most then graduate from their agency's training academy and train on the job.1

In Missouri, 7 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma and 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 16 programs here are police academy (basic law enforcement, 9 programs), law enforcement certificate (6 programs) and corrections certificate (1 program).

See the 16 programs

How much does police academy cost in Missouri?

$4,930 to $6,232 is what most police and corrections programs in Missouri cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $4,218 to $8,340

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
21 to 32 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Missouri may also offer police academy training. How these figures are made

Is there free police academy training in Missouri?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 16 police and corrections programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Law enforcement certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Law Enforcement

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson College, HillsboroLaw enforcement certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,720
    Program website, Law Enforcement at Jefferson College
    More details about Law Enforcement at Jefferson College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,270
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,275
    Students counted
    58

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,720
    Program website, Law Enforcement at Jefferson College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Peace Officer Training Certificate

    Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,540
    Program website, Peace Officer Training Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
    More details about Peace Officer Training Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,644
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,540
    Program website, Peace Officer Training Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

  • Law enforcement certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Policing Certificate

    Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinLaw enforcement certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,350
    Program website, Policing Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
    More details about Policing Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $810
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,350
    Program website, Policing Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Academy - 1000 Hours

    Mineral Area College, Park Hills

    Park Hills

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,340
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy - 1000 Hours at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
    More details about Law Enforcement Academy - 1000 Hours at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,190
    Length
    46 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,340
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy - 1000 Hours at Mineral Area College, Park Hills

  • Law enforcement certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice-Police Science

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityLaw enforcement certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,477
    Program website, Criminal Justice-Police Science at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Criminal Justice-Police Science at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,829
    Length
    32 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,801
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,477
    Program website, Criminal Justice-Police Science at Metropolitan Community College

  • Law enforcement certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement, CA

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleLaw enforcement certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,218
    Program website, Law Enforcement, CA at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Law Enforcement, CA at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,923
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,218
    Program website, Law Enforcement, CA at St. Charles Community College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    600 Hour Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training

    Umc Law Enforcement

    Columbia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Umc Law Enforcement, ColumbiaPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, 600 Hour Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training at Umc Law Enforcement
    More details about 600 Hour Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training at Umc Law Enforcement
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,044
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, 600 Hour Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training at Umc Law Enforcement

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training

    Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy

    Jefferson City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy, Jefferson CityPolice academy (basic law enforcement)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
    More details about 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,317
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personNo diploma needed

    700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training

    Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy

    Jefferson City

    No diploma needed

    Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy, Jefferson CityPolice academy (basic law enforcement)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
    More details about 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,297
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training

    Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy

    Jefferson City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy, Jefferson CityPolice academy (basic law enforcement)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
    More details about 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,317
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, 700 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training at Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy

  • Corrections certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Corrections

    North Central Missouri College

    Trenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Central Missouri College, TrentonCorrections certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,094
    Program website, Corrections at North Central Missouri College
    More details about Corrections at North Central Missouri College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,394
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,094
    Program website, Corrections at North Central Missouri College

  • Law enforcement certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Law Enforcement

    North Central Missouri College

    Trenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Central Missouri College, TrentonLaw enforcement certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,094
    Program website, Law Enforcement at North Central Missouri College
    More details about Law Enforcement at North Central Missouri College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,394
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,094
    Program website, Law Enforcement at North Central Missouri College

  • Law enforcement certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Certificate

    Missouri State University, Springfield

    West Plains

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Missouri State University, Springfield, West PlainsLaw enforcement certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,811
    Program website, Law Enforcement Certificate at Missouri State University, Springfield
    More details about Law Enforcement Certificate at Missouri State University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,338
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,811
    Program website, Law Enforcement Certificate at Missouri State University, Springfield

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridNo diploma needed

    Central Missouri Police Academy

    University Of Central Missouri @ State Fair Community Colleg

    Sedalia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University Of Central Missouri @ State Fair Community Colleg, SedaliaPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,210
    Program website, Central Missouri Police Academy at University Of Central Missouri @ State Fair Community Colleg
    More details about Central Missouri Police Academy at University Of Central Missouri @ State Fair Community Colleg
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,580
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,210
    Program website, Central Missouri Police Academy at University Of Central Missouri @ State Fair Community Colleg

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Training Academypolice Academy

    Lincoln University

    Jefferson City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lincoln University, Jefferson CityPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,300
    Program website, Law Enforcement Training Academypolice Academy at Lincoln University
    More details about Law Enforcement Training Academypolice Academy at Lincoln University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,300
    Program website, Law Enforcement Training Academypolice Academy at Lincoln University

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Central Missouri Police Academy

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Lee's Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed, Lee's SummitPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,560
    Program website, Central Missouri Police Academy at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    More details about Central Missouri Police Academy at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,580
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,560
    Program website, Central Missouri Police Academy at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

How to pay for police academy training in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for police academy training in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for police academy training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for police academy training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Police academy in Missouri

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 17
police and corrections programs here, against the typical state's 7
16 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the police academy training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Police academy in Jefferson City, St. Louis, Joplin and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Missouri

How police academy training compares with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Missouri

Where the Missouri law enforcement program numbers come from

Which Missouri law enforcement programs are on this list?

These are the law enforcement programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri law enforcement programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about police academy training in Missouri

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Police and Detectives
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List