Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,745 when living on campus and $34,708 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,188 when living on campus and $53,151 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 | ||
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $1,084 | $22,180 | $24,106 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 | $950 | $17,192 | $17,192 |
| Average | $13,042 | $31,485 | $1,017 | $19,686 | $20,649 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,042 for in-state students and $31,485 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,338 and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,631 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $11,954 | $28,631 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,981 | $31,970 | $14,130 | $34,338 |
| Average | $11,968 | $30,301 | $13,042 | $31,485 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,028 for state residents and $30,496 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,000 and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,132.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13,027 | $29,962 | $13,027 | $29,962 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,794 | $29,952 | $13,029 | $31,029 |
| Average | $12,411 | $29,957 | $13,028 | $30,496 |
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 $19,686 when a student lives on campus and $20,649 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $14,296 | $7,884 | $16,222 | $7,884 | - |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $13,550 | $3,642 | $13,550 | $3,642 | - |
| Average | $13,923 | $5,763 | $14,886 | $5,763 | - |