Paying for Missouri Western State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,970 8.85%	$17,490 8.22%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,388 8.44%	$13,518 8.10%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Missouri Western State University (MWSU) are $8,970 for Missouri residents and $17,490 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at MWSU.

72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,114. It could cover 52.11% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,701 for Missouri residents and $23,221 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MWSU's 4-year tuition is $39,839 for Missouri residents and $77,838 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,141 for Missouri residents and $140,140 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $8,970 for Missouri residents and $17,490 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 8.85% for Missouri residents and increased by 8.22% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,869) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MWSU is $9,763 for Missouri residents and $18,928 for out-of-state students, a 8.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MWSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,241	$16,161	$13,070
2023-2024	$8,970	$17,490	$13,845
Change % 2023-2024	8.85%	8.22%	5.93%
2024-2025	$9,763	$18,928	$14,666

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,388 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $13,518. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,917) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at MWSU is $9,096 for Missouri residents and $14,613 for out-of-state students , a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MWSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,735	$12,505	$13,070
2023-2024	$8,388	$13,518	$13,845
Change % 2023-2024	8.44%	8.10%	5.93%
2024-2025	$9,096	$14,613	$14,666

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MWSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $258 for Missouri residents and $542 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $425 for Missouri residents and $710 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$240	$504
	2023-2024	$258	$542
	2024-2025	$277	$583
Graduate	2022-2023	$395	$660
	2023-2024	$425	$710
	2024-2025	$457	$764

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,845. The Living costs increased by 5.93% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The MWSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $23,815 for state residents and $32,335 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,815 for state residents and $32,335 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MWSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,970
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,490
Room & Board	$10,975	$10,975
Personal Expenses	$2,870	$2,870
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$23,815	$23,815
COA (Out-of-State)	$32,335	$32,335

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

MWSU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MWSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MWSU is $39,839 for Missouri residents and $77,838 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

MWSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,350	$9,745	$10,157	$10,587	$39,839
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,245	$19,032	$19,853	$20,709	$77,838
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,745	$10,157	$10,587	$11,035	$41,524
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,032	$19,853	$20,709	$21,602	$81,195
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,157	$10,587	$11,035	$11,502	$43,281
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,853	$20,709	$21,602	$22,534	$84,698
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,587	$11,035	$11,502	$11,988	$45,112
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,709	$21,602	$22,534	$23,506	$88,352
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,035	$11,502	$11,988	$12,496	$47,021
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,602	$22,534	$23,506	$24,520	$92,163

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,141 for Missouri residents and $140,140 for out-of-state students.

MWSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,481	$25,168	$25,879	$26,613	$102,141
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,376	$34,455	$35,574	$36,735	$140,140
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,168	$25,879	$26,613	$27,372	$105,032
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,455	$35,574	$36,735	$37,939	$144,703
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,879	$26,613	$27,372	$28,156	$108,019
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,574	$36,735	$37,939	$39,188	$149,436
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,613	$27,372	$28,156	$28,966	$111,106
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,735	$37,939	$39,188	$40,484	$154,346
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,372	$28,156	$28,966	$29,803	$114,297
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,939	$39,188	$40,484	$41,828	$159,439

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $65,685 for Missouri residents and $103,684 for out-of-state students.

MWSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,367	$16,054	$16,765	$17,499	$65,685
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,262	$25,341	$26,460	$27,621	$103,684
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,054	$16,765	$17,499	$18,258	$68,576
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,341	$26,460	$27,621	$28,825	$108,247
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,765	$17,499	$18,258	$19,042	$71,563
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,460	$27,621	$28,825	$30,074	$112,980
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,499	$18,258	$19,042	$19,852	$74,650
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,621	$28,825	$30,074	$31,370	$117,890
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,258	$19,042	$19,852	$20,689	$77,841
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,825	$30,074	$31,370	$32,714	$122,983

	In-State	Out-of-State
Missouri Western State University	$8,970	$17,490
University of Missouri-Columbia	$14,130	$34,338
Missouri State University-Springfield	$9,024	$17,928
University of Missouri-Kansas City	$12,734	$30,734
University of Missouri-St Louis	$14,400	$35,820
Saint Louis Community College	$5,130	$6,990