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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,000 when living on campus and $26,090 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,140 when living on campus and $35,229 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Missouri Western State University $9,800$17,500 $1,000 $13,845 $13,845
Missouri State University-Springfield $9,024$17,928 $1,200 $14,824 $16,134
Truman State University $9,470$17,870 $1,100 $14,881 $14,881
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
Harris-Stowe State University $6,442$11,074 $800 $17,998 $16,840
Average$9,187$18,327$987$14,826$15,916

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,187 for in-state students and $18,327 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,788 and Harris-Stowe State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,074 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Missouri Western State University $8,241$16,161$9,800$17,500
Missouri State University-Springfield $8,604$17,144$9,024$17,928
Truman State University $9,014$17,036$9,470$17,870
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
Harris-Stowe State University $6,058$10,690$6,442$11,074
Average$8,655$17,787$9,187$18,327

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,917 for state residents and $16,387 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.72% 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 Truman State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,712.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Missouri Western State University $7,735$12,505$8,388$13,518
Missouri State University-Springfield $7,122$13,098$7,476$13,704
Truman State University $10,284$10,284-$11,712
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
Harris-Stowe State University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$8,762$14,284$8,917$16,387

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 $14,826 when a student lives on campus and $15,916 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Missouri Western State University
$10,975$2,870 $10,975$2,870-
Missouri State University-Springfield
$10,230$4,594 $9,724$6,410-
Truman State University
$10,701$4,180 $10,701$4,180-
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-
Harris-Stowe State University
$10,084$7,914 $8,926$7,914-
Average$10,213 $4,613$10,254 $5,662-