Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,003 when living on campus and $24,637 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,451 when living on campus and $26,084 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| East Central College | $5,064 | $6,984 | $1,500 | - | $25,140 |
| Three Rivers College | $6,090 | $6,090 | $1,020 | $14,976 | $17,784 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| Mineral Area College | $6,530 | $8,090 | $1,000 | $13,746 | $16,840 |
| Jefferson College | $6,300 | $8,100 | $720 | $9,465 | $13,442 |
| St Charles Community College | $4,344 | $5,664 | $1,100 | - | $17,937 |
| Average | $5,645 | $7,093 | $1,059 | $12,299 | $17,933 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,645 for in-state students and $7,093 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Jefferson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,100 and St Charles Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,664 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Central College | $4,584 | $6,360 | $5,064 | $6,984 |
| Three Rivers College | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,090 | $6,090 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Mineral Area College | $5,650 | $7,210 | $6,530 | $8,090 |
| Jefferson College | $6,210 | $7,980 | $6,300 | $8,100 |
| St Charles Community College | $5,430 | $7,080 | $4,344 | $5,664 |
| Average | $5,571 | $7,402 | $5,645 | $7,093 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Three Rivers College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mineral Area College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jefferson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| St Charles Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,299 when a student lives on campus and $17,933 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| East Central College | - | - | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| Three Rivers College | $6,804 | $8,172 | $9,612 | $8,172 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Mineral Area College | $6,000 | $7,746 | $9,094 | $7,746 | - |
| Jefferson College | $6,346 | $3,119 | $7,498 | $5,944 | - |
| St Charles Community College | - | - | $13,635 | $4,302 | - |
| Average | $6,566 | $5,733 | $10,441 | $7,492 | - |