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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,249 when living on campus and $30,430 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,207 when living on campus and $45,388 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
University of Missouri-Columbia $14,130$34,338 $950 $17,192 $17,192
Missouri State University-Springfield $9,024$17,928 $1,200 $14,824 $16,134
Northwest Missouri State University $10,181$16,623 $400 $14,364 $13,730
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
Missouri University of Science and Technology $14,277$31,677 $886 $14,396 -
Average$12,173$27,131$873$16,203$17,384

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,173 for in-state students and $27,131 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,338 and Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,623 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Missouri-Columbia $11,981$31,970$14,130$34,338
Missouri State University-Springfield $8,604$17,144$9,024$17,928
Northwest Missouri State University $9,502$15,569$10,181$16,623
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
Missouri University of Science and Technology $12,092$31,853$14,277$31,677
Average$11,116$26,379$12,173$27,131

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,558 for state residents and $23,960 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.05% 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 Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,704.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Missouri-Columbia $11,794$29,952$13,029$31,029
Missouri State University-Springfield $7,122$13,098$7,476$13,704
Northwest Missouri State University $7,023$7,023-$7,946
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
Missouri University of Science and Technology $12,600$32,088$14,478$25,278
Average$10,677$23,948$12,558$23,960

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 $16,203 when a student lives on campus and $17,384 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
University of Missouri-Columbia
$13,550$3,642 $13,550$3,642-
Missouri State University-Springfield
$10,230$4,594 $9,724$6,410-
Northwest Missouri State University
$11,788$2,576 $11,154$2,576-
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-
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$11,762$2,634 ---
Average$12,092 $4,111$12,212 $5,172-