Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,406 when living on campus and $23,359 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,000 when living on campus and $24,953 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 | ||
| Crowder College | $8,280 | $8,280 | $1,400 | $13,476 | $14,364 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $1,992 | - | $16,818 |
| Jefferson College | $6,300 | $8,100 | $720 | $9,465 | $13,442 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $6,809 | $8,403 | $1,281 | $11,317 | $15,269 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,809 for in-state students and $8,403 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,600 and Missouri State University-West Plains has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Crowder College | $5,616 | $5,616 | $8,280 | $8,280 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $7,110 | $9,600 |
| Jefferson College | $6,210 | $7,980 | $6,300 | $8,100 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,972 | $8,094 | $6,809 | $8,403 |
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 | |
| Crowder College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jefferson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rolla Technical Institute/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 $11,317 when a student lives on campus and $15,269 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Crowder College | $8,388 | $5,088 | $7,986 | $6,378 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | - | - | $8,918 | $7,900 | - |
| Jefferson College | $6,346 | $3,119 | $7,498 | $5,944 | - |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | - | ||||
| Average | $7,283 | $4,034 | $8,471 | $6,799 | - |