Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,919 when living on campus and $26,002 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,220 when living on campus and $27,304 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 | ||
| East Central College | $5,064 | $6,984 | $1,500 | - | $25,140 |
| Crowder College | $8,280 | $8,280 | $1,400 | $13,476 | $14,364 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| North Central Missouri College | $7,050 | $8,250 | $794 | $12,288 | $17,408 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $6,485 | $7,786 | $1,177 | $12,258 | $18,341 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,485 for in-state students and $7,786 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Crowder College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,280 and East Central College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,984 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Central College | $4,584 | $6,360 | $5,064 | $6,984 |
| Crowder College | $5,616 | $5,616 | $8,280 | $8,280 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| North Central Missouri College | $6,240 | $7,350 | $7,050 | $8,250 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,348 | $7,127 | $6,485 | $7,786 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Crowder College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central Missouri College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $12,258 when a student lives on campus and $18,341 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| East Central College | - | - | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| Crowder College | $8,388 | $5,088 | $7,986 | $6,378 | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| North Central Missouri College | $7,040 | $5,248 | $10,368 | $7,040 | - |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | - | ||||
| Average | $7,514 | $4,744 | $10,290 | $8,052 | - |