Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,783 when living on campus and $27,026 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,685 when living on campus and $37,927 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 | ||
| Harris-Stowe State University | $7,008 | $11,640 | $800 | $19,036 | $17,678 |
| Lincoln University | $9,796 | $17,692 | $2,000 | $13,652 | $11,616 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,837 | $36,056 | $950 | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,371 | $32,271 | $786 | $20,644 | $20,344 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $5,130 | $6,990 | $1,000 | - | $12,556 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,028 | $20,930 | $1,107 | $17,648 | $15,890 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,028 for in-state students and $20,930 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,877 and Saint Louis Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,300 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,442 | $11,074 | $7,008 | $11,640 |
| Lincoln University | $9,290 | $16,882 | $9,796 | $17,692 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 | $14,837 | $36,056 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,734 | $30,734 | $13,371 | $32,271 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $5,130 | $6,990 | $5,130 | $6,990 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,545 | $20,004 | $10,028 | $20,930 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,730 for state residents and $26,038 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,500 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,826.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Harris-Stowe State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lincoln University | $7,582 | $12,836 | $7,782 | $13,236 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $13,029 | $31,029 | $13,681 | $32,581 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,072 | $30,760 | $13,726 | $32,298 |
| Saint Louis Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,228 | $24,875 | $11,730 | $26,038 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,648 when a student lives on campus and $15,890 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $10,728 | $8,308 | $9,370 | $8,308 | $8,308 |
| Lincoln University | $10,256 | $3,396 | $7,900 | $3,716 | $3,468 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $13,700 | $3,558 | $13,700 | $3,558 | $8,320 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $15,452 | $5,192 | $14,108 | $6,236 | $6,236 |
| Saint Louis Community College | - | - | $8,956 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,534 | $5,114 | $10,807 | $5,084 | $5,986 |
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