Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,218 when living on campus and $24,630 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,697 when living on campus and $26,109 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 |
| Moberly Area Community College | $6,540 | $8,370 | $872 | $9,004 | $11,762 |
| Mineral Area College | $6,530 | $8,090 | $1,000 | $13,746 | $16,840 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,954 | $7,433 | $1,081 | $12,184 | $17,596 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,954 for in-state students and $7,433 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Moberly Area Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,370 and Three Rivers College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,090 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 |
| Moberly Area Community College | $6,330 | $8,550 | $6,540 | $8,370 |
| Mineral Area College | $5,650 | $7,210 | $6,530 | $8,090 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,623 | $7,580 | $5,954 | $7,433 |
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. | |||
| Moberly Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mineral Area College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $12,184 when a student lives on campus and $17,596 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 | - |
| Moberly Area Community College | $7,500 | $1,504 | $9,544 | $2,218 | - |
| Mineral Area College | $6,000 | $7,746 | $9,094 | $7,746 | - |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $6,855 | $5,329 | $10,211 | $7,385 | - |