Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,771 when living on campus and $25,356 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,896 when living on campus and $35,480 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 | ||
| University of Central Missouri | $9,739 | $18,064 | $1,250 | $12,814 | $12,814 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $9,024 | $17,928 | $1,200 | $14,824 | $16,134 |
| 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 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,277 | $31,677 | $886 | $14,396 | - |
| Average | $10,146 | $20,270 | $1,271 | $13,354 | $13,939 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,146 for in-state students and $20,270 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri University of Science and Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,678 and Missouri Southern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Missouri | $9,410 | $17,450 | $9,739 | $18,064 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $8,604 | $17,144 | $9,024 | $17,928 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,092 | $31,853 | $14,277 | $31,677 |
| Average | $9,304 | $19,623 | $10,146 | $20,270 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,244 for state residents and $16,511 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri University of Science and Technology requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,000 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,378.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Missouri | $9,506 | $17,642 | $9,954 | $18,498 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $7,122 | $13,098 | $7,476 | $13,704 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,600 | $32,088 | $14,478 | $25,278 |
| Average | $8,545 | $16,266 | $9,244 | $16,511 |
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 $13,354 when a student lives on campus and $13,939 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Central Missouri | $10,206 | $2,608 | $10,206 | $2,608 | - |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $10,230 | $4,594 | $9,724 | $6,410 | - |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $11,762 | $2,634 | - | - | - |
| Average | $9,984 | $3,370 | $8,899 | $5,040 | - |