For the academic year 2023-2024, Missouri State University-West Plains's tuition & fees is $5,544 for state residents and $7,630 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Missouri State University-West Plains's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $6,161 for in-state and $8,087 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Missouri State University-West Plains is lower than community colleges' average, which is $4,992 for in-state and $14,143 for out-of-state students in 2024.
State Technical College of Missouri has the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,100 and Crowder College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,784 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Missouri State University-West Plains is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Missouri State University-West Plains and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO | $5,784 | $5,784 | $173 | $173 | $1,400 | $8,388 | $7,986 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | $5,064 | $6,984 | $174 | $254 | $1,500 | - | $13,324 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | $6,300 | $8,100 | $180 | $240 | $720 | $6,346 | $7,498 |
| State Technical College of MissouriLinn, MO | $7,830 | $14,100 | $209 | $418 | $1,300 | $6,850 | $6,600 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $7,110 | $9,600 | $237 | $320 | $1,992 | - | $8,918 |
| Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO | $6,530 | $8,090 | $191 | $243 | $1,000 | $6,000 | $9,094 |
| Moberly Area Community CollegeMoberly, MO | $6,540 | $8,370 | $179 | $240 | $872 | $7,500 | $9,544 |
| Missouri State University-West PlainsWest Plains, MO | $5,544 | $7,630 | $149 | $298 | $1,012 | $7,114 | $9,480 |
| State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO | $5,664 | $7,248 | $191 | $257 | $388 | $9,332 | $11,304 |
| Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff, MO | $5,970 | $5,970 | $145 | $145 | $1,020 | $6,804 | $9,612 |
| St Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO | $5,430 | $7,080 | $167 | $222 | $1,100 | - | $13,635 |
| Average | $6,161 | $8,087 | $181 | $255 | $1,119 | $7,292 | $9,727 |