Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,999 when living on campus and $25,260 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,646 when living on campus and $34,907 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 | ||
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,400 | $16,800 | $1,020 | $10,631 | $15,420 |
| Lincoln University | $9,290 | $16,882 | $2,000 | $14,106 | $11,388 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,624 | $6,872 | $800 | - | $12,668 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,277 | $31,677 | $886 | $14,396 | - |
| Average | $9,960 | $19,607 | $984 | $14,055 | $14,316 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,960 for in-state students and $19,607 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri University of Science and Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,678 and Ozarks Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,216 | $6,368 | $5,624 | $6,872 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,092 | $31,853 | $14,277 | $31,677 |
| Average | $9,202 | $19,183 | $9,960 | $19,607 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,466 for state residents and $17,812 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,400 and Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,704.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,600 | $32,088 | $14,478 | $25,278 |
| Average | $9,098 | $17,369 | $10,466 | $17,812 |
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 $14,055 when a student lives on campus and $14,316 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | - | - | $6,798 | $5,870 | - |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $11,762 | $2,634 | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,678 | $3,377 | $9,335 | $4,981 | - |