Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,697 when living on campus and $24,103 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,510 when living on campus and $26,916 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 |
| State Fair Community College | $5,664 | $7,248 | $388 | $12,599 | $16,193 |
| 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 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $6,394 | $9,206 | $1,180 | $11,123 | $16,530 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,394 for in-state students and $9,206 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, State Technical College of Missouri requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,100 and East Central College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,984 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 |
| State Fair Community College | $5,112 | $6,648 | $5,664 | $7,248 |
| 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 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,091 | $8,782 | $6,394 | $9,206 |
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. | |||
| State Fair Community College | 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. | |||
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | 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 $11,123 when a student lives on campus and $16,530 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 | - |
| State Fair Community College | $9,332 | $3,267 | $11,304 | $4,889 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | - | ||||
| Average | $7,509 | $3,614 | $9,529 | $7,001 | - |