Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,300 when living on campus and $23,464 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,532 when living on campus and $28,695 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 | ||
| Missouri Western State University | $9,800 | $17,500 | $1,000 | $13,845 | $13,845 |
| 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 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,624 | $6,872 | $800 | - | $12,668 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | - | $9,496 | $684 | $17,102 | $17,102 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,279 | $13,510 | $1,101 | $13,921 | $14,085 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,279 for in-state students and $13,510 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri Western State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,500 and Ozarks Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri Western State University | $8,241 | $16,161 | $9,800 | $17,500 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,216 | $6,368 | $5,624 | $6,872 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $9,015 | $15,585 | - | $9,496 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,777 | $13,956 | $8,279 | $13,510 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,567 for state residents and $11,491 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri Western State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,780 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,565.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri Western State University | $7,735 | $12,505 | $8,388 | $13,518 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southeast Missouri State University | $6,957 | $11,938 | - | $7,371 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,048 | $10,736 | $7,567 | $11,491 |
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 $13,921 when a student lives on campus and $14,085 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri Western State University | $10,975 | $2,870 | $10,975 | $2,870 | - |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | - | - | $6,798 | $5,870 | - |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $11,486 | $5,616 | $11,486 | $5,616 | - |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,046 | $3,875 | $8,985 | $5,100 | - |