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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,704 when living on campus and $30,181 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,249 when living on campus and $43,727 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Missouri State University-Springfield $9,024$17,928 $1,200 $14,824 $16,134
University of Missouri-St Louis $13,440$33,432 $1,000 $19,666 $21,490
University of Missouri-Kansas City $11,988$28,788 $800 $16,778 $18,374
Harris-Stowe State University $6,442$11,074 $800 $17,998 $16,840
Missouri University of Science and Technology $14,277$31,677 $886 $14,396 -
Average$11,034$24,580$937$16,732$18,210

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,034 for in-state students and $24,580 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,432 and Harris-Stowe State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,074 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Missouri State University-Springfield $8,604$17,144$9,024$17,928
University of Missouri-St Louis $12,528$32,100$13,440$33,432
University of Missouri-Kansas City $11,989$29,638$11,988$28,788
Harris-Stowe State University $6,058$10,690$6,442$11,074
Missouri University of Science and Technology $12,092$31,853$14,277$31,677
Average$10,254$24,285$11,034$24,580

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,441 for state residents and $26,196 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,040 and Missouri State University-Springfield has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,492.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Missouri State University-Springfield $7,122$13,098$7,476$13,704
University of Missouri-St Louis $13,154$32,294$14,736$35,040
University of Missouri-Kansas City $12,370$29,231$13,072$30,760
Harris-Stowe State University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Missouri University of Science and Technology $12,600$32,088$14,478$25,278
Average$11,312$26,678$12,441$26,196

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 $16,732 when a student lives on campus and $18,210 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Missouri State University-Springfield
$10,230$4,594 $9,724$6,410-
University of Missouri-St Louis
$13,104$6,562 $13,576$7,914-
University of Missouri-Kansas City
$12,118$4,660 $13,058$5,316-
Harris-Stowe State University
$10,084$7,914 $8,926$7,914-
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$11,762$2,634 ---
Average$11,460 $5,273$11,321 $6,889-