Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,836 when living on campus and $33,546 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,232 when living on campus and $51,942 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 Missouri-St Louis | $13,440 | $33,432 | $1,000 | $19,666 | $21,490 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| Average | $12,714 | $31,110 | $900 | $18,222 | $19,932 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,714 for in-state students and $31,110 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,432 and University of Missouri-Kansas City has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,788 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $12,528 | $32,100 | $13,440 | $33,432 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| Average | $12,259 | $30,869 | $12,714 | $31,110 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,904 for state residents and $32,900 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,040 and University of Missouri-Kansas City has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,154 | $32,294 | $14,736 | $35,040 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| Average | $12,762 | $30,763 | $13,904 | $32,900 |
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 $18,222 when a student lives on campus and $19,932 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,104 | $6,562 | $13,576 | $7,914 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| Average | $12,611 | $5,611 | $13,317 | $6,615 | - |