Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,136 when living on campus and $24,946 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,920 when living on campus and $34,730 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 | ||
| Missouri Western State University | $9,800 | $17,500 | $1,000 | $13,845 | $13,845 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 | $16,623 | $400 | $14,364 | $13,730 |
| Lincoln University | $9,290 | $16,882 | $2,000 | $14,106 | $11,388 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,277 | $31,677 | $886 | $14,396 | - |
| 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 | $10,887 | $20,671 | $1,072 | $14,178 | $12,988 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,887 for in-state students and $20,671 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri University of Science and Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,678 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 | |
| Missouri Western State University | $8,241 | $16,161 | $9,800 | $17,500 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $9,502 | $15,569 | $10,181 | $16,623 |
| Lincoln University | $8,386 | $15,616 | $9,290 | $16,882 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,092 | $31,853 | $14,277 | $31,677 |
| 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 | $9,555 | $19,800 | $10,887 | $20,671 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,149 for state residents and $14,895 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri University of Science and Technology requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,000 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 | |
| Missouri Western State University | $7,735 | $12,505 | $8,388 | $13,518 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $7,023 | $7,023 | - | $7,946 |
| Lincoln University | $7,198 | $12,202 | $7,582 | $12,836 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,600 | $32,088 | $14,478 | $25,278 |
| 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 | $8,639 | $15,955 | $10,149 | $14,895 |
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 $14,178 when a student lives on campus and $12,988 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri Western State University | $10,975 | $2,870 | $10,975 | $2,870 | - |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $11,788 | $2,576 | $11,154 | $2,576 | - |
| Lincoln University | $10,552 | $3,554 | $7,524 | $3,864 | - |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $11,762 | $2,634 | - | - | - |
| 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 | $11,269 | $2,909 | $9,884 | $3,103 | - |