Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,134 when living on campus and $25,037 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,924 when living on campus and $30,828 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 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $9,024 | $17,928 | $1,200 | $14,824 | $16,134 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,442 | $11,074 | $800 | $17,998 | $16,840 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | - | $9,496 | $684 | $17,102 | $17,102 |
| Average | $8,847 | $14,637 | $867 | $15,420 | $15,324 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,847 for in-state students and $14,637 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Missouri requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,064 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,496 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 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $8,604 | $17,144 | $9,024 | $17,928 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,058 | $10,690 | $6,442 | $11,074 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $9,015 | $15,585 | - | $9,496 |
| Average | $8,518 | $15,288 | $8,847 | $14,637 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,715 for state residents and $11,880 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Missouri requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,088 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,565.
| 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 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $7,122 | $13,098 | $7,476 | $13,704 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southeast Missouri State University | $6,957 | $11,938 | - | $7,371 |
| Average | $7,652 | $12,425 | $8,715 | $11,880 |
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 $15,420 when a student lives on campus and $15,324 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 | - |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $10,230 | $4,594 | $9,724 | $6,410 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $10,084 | $7,914 | $8,926 | $7,914 | - |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $11,486 | $5,616 | $11,486 | $5,616 | - |
| Average | $10,759 | $4,662 | $10,299 | $5,025 | - |