Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,135 when living on campus and $25,489 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,611 when living on campus and $34,965 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 Central Missouri | $9,739 | $18,064 | $1,250 | $12,814 | $12,814 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 | $950 | $17,192 | $17,192 |
| Missouri Western State University | $9,800 | $17,500 | $1,000 | $13,845 | $13,845 |
| Truman State University | $9,470 | $17,870 | $1,100 | $14,881 | $14,881 |
| 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 | $9,812 | $19,288 | $1,183 | $15,139 | $14,493 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,812 for in-state students and $19,288 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.25% 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 Central Missouri | $9,410 | $17,450 | $9,739 | $18,064 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,981 | $31,970 | $14,130 | $34,338 |
| Missouri Western State University | $8,241 | $16,161 | $9,800 | $17,500 |
| Truman State University | $9,014 | $17,036 | $9,470 | $17,870 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,058 | $10,690 | $6,442 | $11,074 |
| Average | $8,848 | $18,154 | $9,812 | $19,288 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,738 for state residents and $17,519 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.06% 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 Central Missouri | $9,506 | $17,642 | $9,954 | $18,498 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,794 | $29,952 | $13,029 | $31,029 |
| Missouri Western State University | $7,735 | $12,505 | $8,388 | $13,518 |
| Truman State University | $10,284 | $10,284 | - | $11,712 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,303 | $16,517 | $9,738 | $17,519 |
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 $15,139 when a student lives on campus and $14,493 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Central Missouri | $10,206 | $2,608 | $10,206 | $2,608 | - |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $13,550 | $3,642 | $13,550 | $3,642 | - |
| Missouri Western State University | $10,975 | $2,870 | $10,975 | $2,870 | - |
| Truman State University | $10,701 | $4,180 | $10,701 | $4,180 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $10,084 | $7,914 | $8,926 | $7,914 | - |
| Average | $11,011 | $4,128 | $10,314 | $4,180 | - |