Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,533 when living on campus and $24,631 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,076 when living on campus and $30,174 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
Truman State University | $9,470 | $17,870 | $1,100 | $14,881 | $14,881 |
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 |
Southeast Missouri State University | - | $9,496 | $684 | $17,102 | $17,102 |
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $8,846 | $14,389 | $997 | $15,690 | $14,788 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,846 for in-state students and $14,389 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Truman State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,870 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,496 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
Truman State University | $9,014 | $17,036 | $9,470 | $17,870 |
Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
Harris-Stowe State University | $6,058 | $10,690 | $6,442 | $11,074 |
Southeast Missouri State University | $9,015 | $15,585 | - | $9,496 |
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,395 | $14,899 | $8,846 | $14,389 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,582 for state residents and $9,966 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Truman State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,712 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,565.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
Truman State University | $10,284 | $10,284 | - | $11,712 |
Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
Harris-Stowe State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Southeast Missouri State University | $6,957 | $11,938 | - | $7,371 |
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,866 | $10,362 | $7,582 | $9,966 |
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 $15,690 when a student lives on campus and $14,788 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Truman State University | $10,701 | $4,180 | $10,701 | $4,180 | - |
Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
Harris-Stowe State University | $10,084 | $7,914 | $8,926 | $7,914 | - |
Southeast Missouri State University | $11,486 | $5,616 | $11,486 | $5,616 | - |
Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $10,922 | $4,768 | $9,958 | $4,830 | - |