Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,013 when living on campus and $27,562 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,202 when living on campus and $38,751 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 State University-Springfield | $9,024 | $17,928 | $1,200 | $14,824 | $16,134 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,440 | $33,432 | $1,000 | $19,666 | $21,490 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,400 | $16,800 | $1,020 | $10,631 | $15,420 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,624 | $6,872 | $800 | - | $12,668 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,277 | $31,677 | $886 | $14,396 | - |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,153 | $21,342 | $981 | $14,879 | $16,428 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,153 for in-state students and $21,342 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,432 and Ozarks Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $8,604 | $17,144 | $9,024 | $17,928 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $12,528 | $32,100 | $13,440 | $33,432 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $5,216 | $6,368 | $5,624 | $6,872 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,092 | $31,853 | $14,277 | $31,677 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,293 | $20,703 | $10,153 | $21,342 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,856 for state residents and $21,566 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.96% 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 Missouri Southern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,240.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $7,122 | $13,098 | $7,476 | $13,704 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,154 | $32,294 | $14,736 | $35,040 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,600 | $32,088 | $14,478 | $25,278 |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,794 | $20,945 | $10,856 | $21,566 |
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 $14,879 when a student lives on campus and $16,428 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $10,230 | $4,594 | $9,724 | $6,410 | - |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,104 | $6,562 | $13,576 | $7,914 | - |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | - | - | $6,798 | $5,870 | - |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $11,762 | $2,634 | - | - | - |
| University of Missouri-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,567 | $4,312 | $9,560 | $6,868 | - |