Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $38,489 when living on campus and $42,304 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 | ||
| Covenant Theological Seminary | $15,470 | $310 | - | - | |
| Columbia College - Waynesville | $8,304 | $480 | - | $20,672 | |
| Columbia College - Rolla | $8,304 | $480 | - | $20,672 | |
| Lindenwood University | $21,100 | $1,400 | $13,700 | $19,100 | |
| Kansas City University | $36,836 | $1,284 | - | - | |
| Webster University | $30,730 | $1,000 | $21,378 | $24,974 | |
| Average | $20,124 | $826 | $17,539 | $21,355 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,110 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas City University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,836 and Columbia College - Waynesville has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,304 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Columbia College - Waynesville | $8,496 | $8,304 | ||
| Columbia College - Rolla | $8,496 | $8,304 | ||
| Lindenwood University | $19,300 | $21,100 | ||
| Kansas City University | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Webster University | $29,840 | $30,730 | ||
| Average | $16,533 | $17,110 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,945 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Webster University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,140 and Lindenwood University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,550.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College - Waynesville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College - Rolla | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lindenwood University | $8,580 | $8,550 | ||
| Kansas City University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Webster University | $12,800 | $13,340 | ||
| Average | $10,690 | $10,945 | ||
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 $17,539 when a student lives on campus and $21,355 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Columbia College - Waynesville | - | - | $10,944 | $9,728 | - |
| Columbia College - Rolla | - | - | $10,944 | $9,728 | - |
| Lindenwood University | $10,800 | $2,900 | $16,200 | $2,900 | - |
| Kansas City University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Webster University | $12,820 | $8,558 | $13,200 | $11,774 | - |
| Average | $11,810 | $5,729 | $12,822 | $8,533 | - |