Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,087 when living on campus and $22,291 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,999 when living on campus and $24,203 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 | ||
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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 |
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $1,992 | - | $16,818 |
Jefferson College | $6,300 | $8,100 | $720 | $9,465 | $13,442 |
St Charles Community College | $4,344 | $5,664 | $1,100 | - | $17,937 |
Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $5,686 | $7,597 | $1,165 | $10,237 | $15,441 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,686 for in-state students and $7,597 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,600 and St Charles Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,664 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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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 |
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $7,110 | $9,600 | $7,110 | $9,600 |
Jefferson College | $6,210 | $7,980 | $6,300 | $8,100 |
St Charles Community College | $5,430 | $7,080 | $4,344 | $5,664 |
Hillyard Technical Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $5,766 | $8,166 | $5,686 | $7,597 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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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. | |||
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Jefferson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
St Charles Community College | 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 $10,237 when a student lives on campus and $15,441 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | - | - | $8,918 | $7,900 | - |
Jefferson College | $6,346 | $3,119 | $7,498 | $5,944 | - |
St Charles Community College | - | - | $13,635 | $4,302 | - |
Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $6,730 | $3,507 | $9,697 | $5,744 | - |