Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,312 when living on campus and $22,534 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,904 when living on campus and $25,125 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 | ||
| State Fair Community College | $5,664 | $7,248 | $388 | $12,599 | $16,193 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $1,992 | - | $16,818 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | $7,830 | $14,100 | $1,300 | $11,306 | $11,056 |
| Jefferson College | $6,300 | $8,100 | $720 | $9,465 | $13,442 |
| St Charles Community College | $4,344 | $5,664 | $1,100 | - | $17,937 |
| Average | $6,132 | $8,724 | $1,085 | $11,095 | $15,316 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,132 for in-state students and $8,724 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, State Technical College of Missouri requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,100 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 | |
| State Fair Community College | $5,112 | $6,648 | $5,664 | $7,248 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $7,110 | $9,600 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | $7,440 | $13,320 | $7,830 | $14,100 |
| Jefferson College | $6,210 | $7,980 | $6,300 | $8,100 |
| St Charles Community College | $5,430 | $7,080 | $4,344 | $5,664 |
| Average | $6,042 | $8,968 | $6,132 | $8,724 |
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 | |
| State Fair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| State Technical College of Missouri | 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 $11,095 when a student lives on campus and $15,316 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| State Fair Community College | $9,332 | $3,267 | $11,304 | $4,889 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | - | - | $8,918 | $7,900 | - |
| State Technical College of Missouri | $6,850 | $4,456 | $6,600 | $4,456 | - |
| Jefferson College | $6,346 | $3,119 | $7,498 | $5,944 | - |
| St Charles Community College | - | - | $13,635 | $4,302 | - |
| Average | $7,411 | $3,684 | $9,573 | $5,744 | - |