Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,022 when living on campus and $24,777 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,291 when living on campus and $33,046 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 | ||
| University of Central Missouri | $9,739 | $18,064 | $1,250 | $12,814 | $12,814 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| 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 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,624 | $6,872 | $800 | - | $12,668 |
| Average | $9,234 | $17,503 | $895 | $13,894 | $14,648 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,234 for in-state students and $17,503 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,788 and Ozarks Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Missouri | $9,410 | $17,450 | $9,739 | $18,064 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| 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 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,216 | $6,368 | $5,624 | $6,872 |
| Average | $8,860 | $17,019 | $9,234 | $17,503 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,919 for state residents and $16,231 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.15% 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 Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,704.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Missouri | $9,506 | $17,642 | $9,954 | $18,498 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| 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 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,097 | $14,096 | $9,919 | $16,231 |
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 $13,894 when a student lives on campus and $14,648 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Central Missouri | $10,206 | $2,608 | $10,206 | $2,608 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | - | - | $6,798 | $5,870 | - |
| Average | $10,397 | $3,497 | $10,010 | $4,638 | - |