Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,632 when living on campus and $24,794 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,001 when living on campus and $30,163 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 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | - | $9,496 | $684 | $17,102 | $17,102 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,757 | $15,125 | $1,021 | $14,854 | $14,016 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,757 for in-state students and $15,125 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri Western State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,500 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,496 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 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $9,015 | $15,585 | - | $9,496 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,786 | $15,733 | $9,757 | $15,125 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,985 for state residents and $10,418 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Missouri Western State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,780 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,565.
| 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 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $6,957 | $11,938 | - | $7,371 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,228 | $10,917 | $7,985 | $10,418 |
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 $14,854 when a student lives on campus and $14,016 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 | - |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $11,486 | $5,616 | $11,486 | $5,616 | - |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,200 | $3,654 | $10,285 | $3,732 | - |