Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,616 when living on campus and $25,979 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,227 when living on campus and $27,590 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 | ||
| East Central College | $5,064 | $6,984 | $1,500 | - | $25,140 |
| Three Rivers College | $6,090 | $6,090 | $1,020 | $14,976 | $17,784 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| Mineral Area College | $6,530 | $8,090 | $1,000 | $13,746 | $16,840 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $1,992 | - | $16,818 |
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $6,068 | $7,679 | $1,305 | $13,244 | $18,607 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,068 for in-state students and $7,679 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,600 and Three Rivers College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,090 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Central College | $4,584 | $6,360 | $5,064 | $6,984 |
| Three Rivers College | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,090 | $6,090 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Mineral Area College | $5,650 | $7,210 | $6,530 | $8,090 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $7,110 | $9,600 |
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,779 | $7,790 | $6,068 | $7,679 |
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 | |
| East Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Three Rivers College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mineral Area College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $13,244 when a student lives on campus and $18,607 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| East Central College | - | - | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| Three Rivers College | $6,804 | $8,172 | $9,612 | $8,172 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Mineral Area College | $6,000 | $7,746 | $9,094 | $7,746 | - |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | - | - | $8,918 | $7,900 | - |
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | - | ||||
| Average | $6,639 | $6,604 | $10,086 | $8,521 | - |