Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,808 when living on campus and $21,852 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,545 when living on campus and $23,589 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 State University-West Plains | $5,544 | $7,630 | $1,012 | $11,009 | $16,452 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $5,130 | $6,990 | $1,000 | - | $12,556 |
| Jefferson College | $6,300 | $8,100 | $720 | $9,465 | $13,442 |
| North Central Missouri College | $7,050 | $8,250 | $794 | $12,288 | $17,408 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,006 | $7,743 | $882 | $10,921 | $14,965 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,006 for in-state students and $7,743 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Central Missouri College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,250 and Saint Louis Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,990 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $4,950 | $9,180 | $5,544 | $7,630 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $5,130 | $6,990 | $5,130 | $6,990 |
| Jefferson College | $6,210 | $7,980 | $6,300 | $8,100 |
| North Central Missouri College | $6,240 | $7,350 | $7,050 | $8,250 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,633 | $7,875 | $6,006 | $7,743 |
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 | |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saint Louis Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jefferson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central Missouri College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $10,921 when a student lives on campus and $14,965 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $7,114 | $3,895 | $9,480 | $6,972 | - |
| Saint Louis Community College | - | - | $8,956 | $3,600 | - |
| Jefferson College | $6,346 | $3,119 | $7,498 | $5,944 | - |
| North Central Missouri College | $7,040 | $5,248 | $10,368 | $7,040 | - |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | - | ||||
| Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $6,833 | $4,087 | $9,076 | $5,889 | - |