Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,143 when living on campus and $27,226 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,691 when living on campus and $39,774 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
Missouri Southern State University | $8,400 | $16,800 | $1,020 | $10,631 | $15,420 |
Lincoln University | $9,290 | $16,882 | $2,000 | $14,106 | $11,388 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,277 | $31,677 | $886 | $14,396 | - |
University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $10,989 | $23,537 | $1,177 | $13,978 | $15,061 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,989 for in-state students and $23,537 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri University of Science and Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,678 and Missouri Southern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,800 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,092 | $31,853 | $14,277 | $31,677 |
University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $10,123 | $23,290 | $10,989 | $23,537 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,466 for state residents and $20,279 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,400 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,378.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,600 | $32,088 | $14,478 | $25,278 |
University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,617 | $19,955 | $10,466 | $20,279 |
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 $13,978 when a student lives on campus and $15,061 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | $11,762 | $2,634 | - | - | - |
University of Missouri-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $10,401 | $3,577 | $9,574 | $5,486 | - |