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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 $25,766 when living on campus and $26,492 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,198 when living on campus and $36,924 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 Central Missouri $9,739$18,064 $1,250 $12,814 $12,814
Missouri Western State University $9,800$17,500 $1,000 $13,845 $13,845
Missouri State University-Springfield $9,024$17,928 $1,200 $14,824 $16,134
University of Missouri-Kansas City $11,988$28,788 $800 $16,778 $18,374
University of Missouri-System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Purdue University Global-St. Louis no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$10,138$20,570$1,063$14,565$15,292

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,138 for in-state students and $20,570 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,788 and Missouri Western State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,500 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Central Missouri $9,410$17,450$9,739$18,064
Missouri Western State University $8,241$16,161$9,800$17,500
Missouri State University-Springfield $8,604$17,144$9,024$17,928
University of Missouri-Kansas City $11,989$29,638$11,988$28,788
University of Missouri-System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Purdue University Global-St. Louis no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$9,561$20,098$10,138$20,570

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,723 for state residents and $19,120 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.52% 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 Missouri State University-Springfield has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,492.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Central Missouri $9,506$17,642$9,954$18,498
Missouri Western State University $7,735$12,505$8,388$13,518
Missouri State University-Springfield $7,122$13,098$7,476$13,704
University of Missouri-Kansas City $12,370$29,231$13,072$30,760
University of Missouri-System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Purdue University Global-St. Louis no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$9,183$18,119$9,723$19,120

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 $14,565 when a student lives on campus and $15,292 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
University of Central Missouri
$10,206$2,608 $10,206$2,608-
Missouri Western State University
$10,975$2,870 $10,975$2,870-
Missouri State University-Springfield
$10,230$4,594 $9,724$6,410-
University of Missouri-Kansas City
$12,118$4,660 $13,058$5,316-
University of Missouri-System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Purdue University Global-St. Louis no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$10,882 $3,683$10,991 $4,301-