Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,268 when living on campus and $29,825 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,636 when living on campus and $44,194 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 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| Truman State University | $9,470 | $17,870 | $1,100 | $14,881 | $14,881 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,440 | $33,432 | $1,000 | $19,666 | $21,490 |
| 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 | ||||
| Average | $11,842 | $26,210 | $850 | $16,576 | $17,133 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,842 for in-state students and $26,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,338 and Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,623 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 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| Truman State University | $9,014 | $17,036 | $9,470 | $17,870 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $12,528 | $32,100 | $13,440 | $33,432 |
| 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 | |||
| Average | $11,003 | $25,263 | $11,842 | $26,210 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,612 for state residents and $23,297 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.08% 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 Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,704.
| 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 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| Truman State University | $10,284 | $10,284 | - | $11,712 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,154 | $32,294 | $14,736 | $35,040 |
| 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 | |||
| Average | $10,925 | $21,757 | $13,612 | $23,297 |
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 $16,576 when a student lives on campus and $17,133 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 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| Truman State University | $10,701 | $4,180 | $10,701 | $4,180 | - |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,104 | $6,562 | $13,576 | $7,914 | - |
| 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) | ||||
| Average | $12,252 | $4,324 | $12,408 | $4,726 | - |