Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,661 when living on campus and $26,671 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,584 when living on campus and $37,594 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 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 |
| Truman State University | $9,470 | $17,870 | $1,100 | $14,881 | $14,881 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| Lincoln University | $9,290 | $16,882 | $2,000 | $14,106 | $11,388 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,277 | $31,677 | $886 | $14,396 | - |
| Average | $10,705 | $21,628 | $1,064 | $14,892 | $14,901 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,705 for in-state students and $21,628 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% 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 Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,623 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $8,604 | $17,144 | $9,024 | $17,928 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| Truman State University | $9,014 | $17,036 | $9,470 | $17,870 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,092 | $31,853 | $14,277 | $31,677 |
| Average | $9,931 | $21,143 | $10,705 | $21,628 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,652 for state residents and $17,039 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.63% 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 | |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $7,122 | $13,098 | $7,476 | $13,704 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| Truman State University | $10,284 | $10,284 | - | $11,712 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,600 | $32,088 | $14,478 | $25,278 |
| Average | $9,433 | $17,321 | $10,652 | $17,039 |
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 $14,892 when a student lives on campus and $14,901 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $10,230 | $4,594 | $9,724 | $6,410 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| Truman State University | $10,701 | $4,180 | $10,701 | $4,180 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $11,762 | $2,634 | - | - | - |
| Average | $11,192 | $3,700 | $10,432 | $4,469 | - |