Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $28,825 when living on campus and $29,588 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,710 when living on campus and $47,472 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 | ||
| McKendree University | $34,740 | $1,000 | $15,452 | $13,264 | |
| Quincy University | $37,140 | - | $15,900 | $19,900 | |
| University of Indianapolis | $37,200 | $1,068 | $18,234 | $16,346 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,984 | $33,248 | $488 | $15,204 | - |
| Truman State University | $9,838 | $18,566 | $1,000 | $16,058 | $16,058 |
| Southwest Baptist University | $30,566 | $980 | $12,349 | $13,775 | |
| William Jewell College | $20,610 | $840 | $15,430 | $18,340 | |
| Average | $12,411 | $30,296 | $896 | $15,518 | $16,281 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,411 for in-state students and $30,296 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference are increased by 4.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference, Quincy University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,140 and Truman State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| McKendree University | $34,070 | $34,740 | ||
| Quincy University | $35,740 | $37,140 | ||
| University of Indianapolis | $36,136 | $37,200 | ||
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,278 | $31,678 | $14,984 | $33,248 |
| Truman State University | $9,470 | $17,870 | $9,838 | $18,566 |
| Southwest Baptist University | $28,320 | $30,566 | ||
| William Jewell College | $19,890 | $20,610 | ||
| Average | $11,874 | $29,101 | $12,411 | $30,296 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,556 for state residents and $16,819 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference are increased by 4.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference, University of Indianapolis requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $42,252 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 | |
| McKendree University | $9,450 | $9,450 | ||
| Quincy University | $11,475 | $12,038 | ||
| University of Indianapolis | $42,478 | $43,768 | ||
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $14,478 | $25,278 | $14,944 | $26,056 |
| Truman State University | $11,712 | $11,712 | $12,168 | $12,168 |
| Southwest Baptist University | $6,133 | $7,956 | ||
| William Jewell College | $5,736 | $6,300 | ||
| Average | $13,095 | $16,037 | $13,556 | $16,819 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference. 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 colleges in Great Lakes Valley Conference is $15,518 when a student lives on campus and $16,281 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| McKendree University | $12,742 | $2,710 | $9,284 | $3,980 | $3,980 |
| Quincy University | $13,000 | $2,900 | $16,000 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| University of Indianapolis | $15,542 | $2,692 | $11,646 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $12,862 | $2,342 | - | - | $2,342 |
| Truman State University | $11,128 | $4,930 | $11,128 | $4,930 | $4,930 |
| Southwest Baptist University | $9,776 | $2,573 | $8,010 | $5,765 | $5,765 |
| William Jewell College | $11,320 | $4,110 | $14,230 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| Average | $12,339 | $3,180 | $11,716 | $4,564 | $4,247 |
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