Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,106 when living on campus and $27,904 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,356 when living on campus and $40,154 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 Western State University | $9,800 | $17,500 | $1,000 | $13,845 | $13,845 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| Average | $10,894 | $23,144 | $900 | $15,312 | $16,110 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,894 for in-state students and $23,144 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,788 and Missouri Western State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri Western State University | $8,241 | $16,161 | $9,800 | $17,500 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| Average | $10,115 | $22,900 | $10,894 | $23,144 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,730 for state residents and $22,139 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.09% 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 Missouri Western State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,780.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri Western State University | $7,735 | $12,505 | $8,388 | $13,518 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| Average | $10,053 | $20,868 | $10,730 | $22,139 |
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 $15,312 when a student lives on campus and $16,110 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri Western State University | $10,975 | $2,870 | $10,975 | $2,870 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| Average | $11,547 | $3,765 | $12,017 | $4,093 | - |