Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,271 when living on campus and $31,333 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,611 when living on campus and $45,673 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $1,068 | $18,212 | $22,740 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
Average | $9,842 | $24,182 | $934 | $17,495 | $20,557 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,842 for in-state students and $24,182 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,788 and California State University-Bakersfield has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,576 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $7,696 | $19,576 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
Average | $9,813 | $24,578 | $9,842 | $24,182 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,101 for state residents and $24,697 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% 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 California State University-Bakersfield has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-Bakersfield | $9,071 | $18,575 | $9,130 | $18,634 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
Average | $10,721 | $23,903 | $11,101 | $24,697 |
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 $17,495 when a student lives on campus and $20,557 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
California State University-Bakersfield | $14,430 | $3,782 | $16,316 | $6,424 | - |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
Average | $13,274 | $4,221 | $14,687 | $5,870 | - |