Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,329 when living on campus and $26,748 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,335 when living on campus and $37,753 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-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 | $950 | $17,192 | $17,192 |
| Truman State University | $9,470 | $17,870 | $1,100 | $14,881 | $14,881 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,400 | $16,800 | $1,020 | $10,631 | $15,420 |
| Lincoln University | $9,290 | $16,882 | $2,000 | $14,106 | $11,388 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,442 | $11,074 | $800 | $17,998 | $16,840 |
| Average | $9,953 | $20,959 | $1,112 | $15,264 | $15,683 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,953 for in-state students and $20,959 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,338 and Harris-Stowe State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,074 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,981 | $31,970 | $14,130 | $34,338 |
| Truman State University | $9,014 | $17,036 | $9,470 | $17,870 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $8,026 | $16,052 | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,058 | $10,690 | $6,442 | $11,074 |
| Average | $9,242 | $20,167 | $9,953 | $20,959 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,104 for state residents and $19,715 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,000 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,378.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,794 | $29,952 | $13,029 | $31,029 |
| Truman State University | $10,284 | $10,284 | - | $11,712 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,732 | $12,240 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,589 | $17,594 | $10,104 | $19,715 |
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 $15,264 when a student lives on campus and $15,683 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-Columbia | $13,550 | $3,642 | $13,550 | $3,642 | - |
| Truman State University | $10,701 | $4,180 | $10,701 | $4,180 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,172 | $3,459 | $8,141 | $7,279 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $10,084 | $7,914 | $8,926 | $7,914 | - |
| Average | $10,696 | $4,568 | $10,317 | $5,366 | - |