For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Missouri Public Colleges is $9,502 for in-state and $18,355 for out-of-state students.
Missouri Public Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Missouri, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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University of Missouri-St Louis has the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,820 and Ozarks Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,872 among Missouri Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Missouri Public Colleges is as follows:
| 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 | ||
| Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $6,442 | $11,074 | $242 | $435 | $800 | $10,084 | $8,926 |
| Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO | $9,290 | $16,882 | $246 | $499 | $2,000 | $10,552 | $7,524 |
| Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | $8,400 | $16,800 | $280 | $560 | $1,020 | $7,172 | $8,141 |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $9,024 | $17,928 | $279 | $597 | $1,200 | $10,230 | $9,724 |
| Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO | $8,970 | $17,490 | $258 | $542 | $1,000 | $10,975 | $10,975 |
| Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO | $10,181 | $16,623 | $268 | $537 | $400 | $11,788 | $11,154 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | $5,624 | $6,872 | $188 | $240 | $800 | - | $6,798 |
| Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | $5,130 | $6,990 | $148 | $210 | $1,000 | - | $8,956 |
| Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO | $9,495 | $9,495 | $272 | $272 | $684 | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO | $9,470 | $17,870 | $381 | $731 | $1,100 | $10,701 | $10,701 |
| University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO | $9,735 | $18,060 | $278 | $555 | $1,250 | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO | $14,130 | $34,338 | $542 | $1,384 | $950 | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $12,734 | $30,734 | $373 | $973 | $800 | $12,118 | $13,058 |
| University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO | $14,400 | $35,820 | $480 | $1,194 | $1,000 | $13,104 | $13,576 |
| Average | $9,502 | $18,355 | $303 | $624 | $1,000 | $10,997 | $10,341 |