Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,731 when living on campus and $26,081 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,857 when living on campus and $35,207 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 | ||
| Missouri Western State University | $9,800 | $17,500 | $1,000 | $13,845 | $13,845 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,440 | $33,432 | $1,000 | $19,666 | $21,490 |
| 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 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,442 | $11,074 | $800 | $17,998 | $16,840 |
| Average | $9,592 | $18,719 | $1,037 | $15,102 | $15,452 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,592 for in-state students and $18,719 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.77% 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.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri Western State University | $8,241 | $16,161 | $9,800 | $17,500 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $12,528 | $32,100 | $13,440 | $33,432 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,058 | $10,690 | $6,442 | $11,074 |
| Average | $8,790 | $17,698 | $9,592 | $18,719 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,360 for state residents and $16,316 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.01% 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 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 | |
| Missouri Western State University | $7,735 | $12,505 | $8,388 | $13,518 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,154 | $32,294 | $14,736 | $35,040 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,282 | $14,065 | $9,360 | $16,316 |
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 $15,102 when a student lives on campus and $15,452 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri Western State University | $10,975 | $2,870 | $10,975 | $2,870 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,104 | $6,562 | $13,576 | $7,914 | - |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $10,084 | $7,914 | $8,926 | $7,914 | - |
| Average | $10,613 | $4,489 | $10,049 | $5,403 | - |