Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,612 when living on campus and $24,904 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,219 when living on campus and $27,511 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 |
| 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 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | $7,830 | $14,100 | $1,300 | $11,306 | $11,056 |
| North Central Missouri College | $7,050 | $8,250 | $794 | $12,288 | $17,408 |
| Average | $6,404 | $9,011 | $1,121 | $12,087 | $17,379 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,404 for in-state students and $9,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, State Technical College of Missouri requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,100 and East Central College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,984 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 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Mineral Area College | $5,650 | $7,210 | $6,530 | $8,090 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | $7,440 | $13,320 | $7,830 | $14,100 |
| North Central Missouri College | $6,240 | $7,350 | $7,050 | $8,250 |
| Average | $5,773 | $8,684 | $6,404 | $9,011 |
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. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mineral Area College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| State Technical College of Missouri | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central Missouri College | 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 $12,087 when a student lives on campus and $17,379 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 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Mineral Area College | $6,000 | $7,746 | $9,094 | $7,746 | - |
| State Technical College of Missouri | $6,850 | $4,456 | $6,600 | $4,456 | - |
| North Central Missouri College | $7,040 | $5,248 | $10,368 | $7,040 | - |
| Average | $6,751 | $5,336 | $9,773 | $7,606 | - |