Paying for Northwest Missouri State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,181 7.15%	$16,623 6.77%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,946 13.14%	$7,946 13.14%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) are $10,181 for Missouri residents and $16,623 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Northwest Missouri State.

81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,771. It could cover 52.76% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,174 for Missouri residents and $22,616 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Northwest Missouri State's 4-year tuition is $45,104 for Missouri residents and $72,084 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $110,739 for Missouri residents and $137,719 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 Northwest Missouri State University is $10,181 for Missouri residents and $16,623 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.15% for Missouri residents and increased by 6.77% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Northwest Missouri State is $10,909 for Missouri residents and $17,748 for out-of-state students, a 6.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Northwest Missouri State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,502	$15,569	$13,004
2023-2024	$10,181	$16,623	$14,364
Change % 2023-2024	7.15%	6.77%	10.46%
2024-2025	$10,909	$17,748	$15,866

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,946 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $7,946. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Northwest Missouri State is $8,990 for Missouri residents and $8,990 for out-of-state students , a 13.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Northwest Missouri State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,023	$7,023	$13,004
2023-2024	$7,946	$7,946	$14,364
Change % 2023-2024	13.14%	13.14%	10.46%
2024-2025	$8,990	$8,990	$15,866

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 Northwest Missouri State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $268 for Missouri residents and $537 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $372.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$251	$503
	2023-2024	$268	$537
	2024-2025	$286	$573
Graduate	2022-2023	$334	$334
	2023-2024	$372	$372
	2024-2025	$414	$414

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,364 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.46% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.58% compared to the previous year.

The Northwest Missouri State's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,945 for state residents and $31,387 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,311 for state residents and $30,753 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Northwest Missouri State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,181
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$16,623
Room & Board	$11,788	$11,154
Personal Expenses	$2,576	$2,576
Books & Supplies	$400
COA (In-State)	$24,945	$24,311
COA (Out-of-State)	$31,387	$30,753

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.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Northwest Missouri State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Northwest Missouri State is $45,104 for Missouri residents and $72,084 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.

Northwest Missouri State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,601	$11,039	$11,495	$11,969	$45,104
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,164	$17,723	$18,300	$18,896	$72,084
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,039	$11,495	$11,969	$12,463	$46,965
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,723	$18,300	$18,896	$19,511	$74,431
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,495	$11,969	$12,463	$12,977	$48,904
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,300	$18,896	$19,511	$20,147	$76,854
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,969	$12,463	$12,977	$13,513	$50,923
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,896	$19,511	$20,147	$20,803	$79,357
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,463	$12,977	$13,513	$14,071	$53,025
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,511	$20,147	$20,803	$21,480	$81,940

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 $110,739 for Missouri residents and $137,719 for out-of-state students.

Northwest Missouri State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,995	$27,090	$28,232	$29,423	$110,739
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,558	$33,774	$35,037	$36,350	$137,719
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,090	$28,232	$29,423	$30,664	$115,409
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,774	$35,037	$36,350	$37,713	$142,874
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,232	$29,423	$30,664	$31,959	$120,278
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,037	$36,350	$37,713	$39,128	$148,228
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,423	$30,664	$31,959	$33,309	$125,355
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,350	$37,713	$39,128	$40,599	$153,789
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,664	$31,959	$33,309	$34,718	$130,651
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,713	$39,128	$40,599	$42,127	$159,566

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% 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 $75,655 for Missouri residents and $102,635 for out-of-state students.

Northwest Missouri State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,224	$18,319	$19,461	$20,652	$75,655
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,787	$25,003	$26,266	$27,579	$102,635
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,319	$19,461	$20,652	$21,893	$80,325
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,003	$26,266	$27,579	$28,942	$107,790
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,461	$20,652	$21,893	$23,188	$85,194
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,266	$27,579	$28,942	$30,357	$113,144
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,652	$21,893	$23,188	$24,538	$90,271
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,579	$28,942	$30,357	$31,828	$118,705
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,893	$23,188	$24,538	$25,947	$95,567
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,942	$30,357	$31,828	$33,356	$124,482

	In-State	Out-of-State
Northwest Missouri State University	$10,181	$16,623
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