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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$20,592
($8,999)
Graduate
(in-state)
$16,738
($10,656)
Books & Supplies $1,174
On-Campus Living Costs $15,403
Off-Campus Living Costs $17,746

Average Costs of Attendance at Missouri Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $37,168 when a student lives on campus and $39,512 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $8,999 for Missouri residents and $20,592 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $15,403 when a student lives on campus and $17,746 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Missouri Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$25,576 (In-State)
$37,168 (Out-of-State)
$27,919 (In-State)
$39,512 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$8,999 (In-State)
$20,592 (Out-of-State)
$8,999 (In-State)
$20,592 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,174$1,174
Living Costs$15,403$17,746
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Missouri Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Missouri colleges and universities is $8,999 for in-state students and $20,592 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$7,660$7,991 $8,588$8,999
Out-Of-State$18,397$18,828 $19,882$20,592
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Missouri Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Missouri colleges and universities is $10,656 for in-state students and $16,738 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 3.53% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$9,020$9,337 $10,206$10,656
Out-Of-State$14,833$15,151 $16,168$16,738
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Missouri Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Missouri colleges and universities is $1,174. The books & supplies costs are increased by 0.27% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,232$1,222 $1,171$1,174
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Missouri Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Missouri colleges and universities is $15,403 when a student lives on campus and $17,746 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.75% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 8.00% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Missouri Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$13,166$13,773 $14,565$15,403
Off-Campus$14,139$15,225 $16,432$17,746
[Chart] Living Costs - Missouri Colleges