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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$18,593
($7,960)
Graduate
(in-state)
$14,764
($10,121)
Books & Supplies $1,063
On-Campus Living Costs $14,568
Off-Campus Living Costs $17,033

Average Costs of Attendance at Missouri Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $34,225 when a student lives on campus and $36,689 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $7,960 for Missouri residents and $18,593 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,568 when a student lives on campus and $17,033 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Missouri Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$23,592 (In-State)
$34,225 (Out-of-State)
$26,057 (In-State)
$36,689 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$7,960 (In-State)
$18,593 (Out-of-State)
$7,960 (In-State)
$18,593 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,063$1,063
Living Costs$14,568$17,033
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Missouri Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Missouri colleges and universities is $7,960 for in-state students and $18,593 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 7.72% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$7,133$7,517 $7,840$7,960
Out-Of-State$16,925$17,005 $17,260$18,593
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Missouri Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Missouri colleges and universities is $10,121 for in-state students and $14,764 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -0.50% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$8,559$8,758 $9,040$10,121
Out-Of-State$14,300$14,528 $14,837$14,764
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Missouri Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Missouri colleges and universities is $1,063. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -7.56% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,176$1,139 $1,150$1,063
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Missouri Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Missouri colleges and universities is $14,568 when a student lives on campus and $17,033 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.77% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 8.33% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$12,680$13,163 $13,774$14,568
Off-Campus$13,808$14,649 $15,724$17,033
[Chart] Living Costs - Missouri Colleges