Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,040 when living on campus and $25,415 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,813 when living on campus and $34,188 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 | ||
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| 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 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,260 | $18,033 | $1,004 | $14,775 | $15,150 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,260 for in-state students and $18,033 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,788 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 | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| 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 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,792 | $17,513 | $9,260 | $18,033 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,129 for state residents and $15,946 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.48% 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 | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| 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. | |||
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,223 | $13,689 | $9,129 | $15,946 |
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 $14,775 when a student lives on campus and $15,150 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| 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 | - |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,343 | $4,433 | $9,761 | $5,390 | - |