Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,525 when living on campus and $22,846 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,441 when living on campus and $24,762 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 | ||
| State Fair Community College | $5,664 | $7,248 | $388 | $12,599 | $16,193 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $5,130 | $6,990 | $1,000 | - | $12,556 |
| Mineral Area College | $6,530 | $8,090 | $1,000 | $13,746 | $16,840 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $1,992 | - | $16,818 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,996 | $7,912 | $1,078 | $12,451 | $15,772 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,996 for in-state students and $7,912 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,600 and Saint Louis Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,990 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| State Fair Community College | $5,112 | $6,648 | $5,664 | $7,248 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $5,130 | $6,990 | $5,130 | $6,990 |
| Mineral Area College | $5,650 | $7,210 | $6,530 | $8,090 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $7,110 | $9,600 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,590 | $7,926 | $5,996 | $7,912 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| State Fair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saint Louis Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mineral Area College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $12,451 when a student lives on campus and $15,772 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| State Fair Community College | $9,332 | $3,267 | $11,304 | $4,889 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Saint Louis Community College | - | - | $8,956 | $3,600 | - |
| Mineral Area College | $6,000 | $7,746 | $9,094 | $7,746 | - |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | - | - | $8,918 | $7,900 | - |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,482 | $4,969 | $9,550 | $6,221 | - |