Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $32,148 when living on campus and $34,032 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 | ||
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $27,166 | - | $18,164 | $18,164 | |
| William Jewell College | $20,610 | $840 | $15,430 | $18,340 | |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $14,794 | |
| Graceland University - Independence | $14,940 | $1,080 | - | $17,460 | |
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | $8,256 | $480 | - | $21,664 | |
| Columbia College - Saint Louis | $8,256 | $480 | - | $21,664 | |
| Average | $14,455 | $896 | $16,797 | $18,681 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,455 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maryville University of Saint Louis requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,766 and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,960 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $27,166 | $27,166 | ||
| William Jewell College | $19,890 | $20,610 | ||
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $6,960 | $7,500 | ||
| Graceland University - Independence | $14,400 | $14,940 | ||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | $8,304 | $8,256 | ||
| Columbia College - Saint Louis | $8,304 | $8,256 | ||
| Average | $14,171 | $14,455 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,990 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maryville University of Saint Louis requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,796 and William Jewell College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,300.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $15,766 | $16,246 | ||
| William Jewell College | $5,736 | $6,300 | ||
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $6,390 | $7,425 | ||
| Graceland University - Independence | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College - Saint Louis | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,297 | $9,990 | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,797 when a student lives on campus and $18,681 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $13,900 | $4,264 | $12,600 | $5,564 | $5,564 |
| William Jewell College | $11,320 | $4,110 | $14,230 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | - | - | $8,742 | $6,052 | $6,052 |
| Graceland University - Independence | - | - | $14,670 | $2,790 | - |
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | - | - | $11,680 | $9,984 | - |
| Columbia College - Saint Louis | - | - | $11,680 | $9,984 | - |
| Average | $12,610 | $4,187 | $12,267 | $6,414 | $5,242 |
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