Paying for Midwestern State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,950 1.78%	$11,900 1.48%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,069 2.66%	$8,239 2.27%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Midwestern State University (MSU) are $9,950 for Texas residents and $11,900 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at MSU.

100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,972. It could cover 66.99% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,794 for Texas residents and $18,744 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MSU's 4-year tuition is $40,731 for Texas residents and $48,530 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $106,212 for Texas residents and $114,010 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 Midwestern State University is $9,950 for Texas residents and $11,900 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.78% for Texas residents and increased by 1.48% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MSU is $10,127 for Texas residents and $12,077 for out-of-state students, a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,776	$11,726	$13,922
2023-2024	$9,950	$11,900	$14,216
Change % 2023-2024	1.78%	1.48%	2.11%
2024-2025	$10,127	$12,077	$14,516

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,069 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $8,239. 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 MSU is $7,257 for Texas residents and $8,426 for out-of-state students , a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,886	$8,056	$13,922
2023-2024	$7,069	$8,239	$14,216
Change % 2023-2024	2.66%	2.27%	2.11%
2024-2025	$7,257	$8,426	$14,516

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 MSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $196 for Texas residents and $261 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $236 for Texas residents and $301 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$196	$261
	2023-2024	$196	$261
	2024-2025	$196	$261
Graduate	2022-2023	$236	$301
	2023-2024	$236	$301
	2024-2025	$236	$301

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,216. The Living costs increased by 2.11% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The MSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,766 for state residents and $26,716 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,766 for state residents and $26,716 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,950
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$11,900
Room & Board	$10,240	$10,240
Personal Expenses	$3,976	$3,976
Books & Supplies	$600
COA (In-State)	$24,766	$24,766
COA (Out-of-State)	$26,716	$26,716

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 MSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MSU is $40,731 for Texas residents and $48,530 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Midwestern State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

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.

MSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,042	$10,135	$10,229	$10,324	$40,731
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$11,992	$12,085	$12,179	$12,273	$48,530
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,135	$10,229	$10,324	$10,420	$41,109
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$12,085	$12,179	$12,273	$12,368	$48,906
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,229	$10,324	$10,420	$10,516	$41,490
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$12,179	$12,273	$12,368	$12,464	$49,285
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,324	$10,420	$10,516	$10,614	$41,875
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$12,273	$12,368	$12,464	$12,561	$49,667
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,420	$10,516	$10,614	$10,712	$42,263
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$12,368	$12,464	$12,561	$12,658	$50,052

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 $106,212 for Texas residents and $114,010 for out-of-state students.

MSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,427	$26,143	$26,985	$27,865	$106,212
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,377	$28,093	$28,861	$29,679	$114,010
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,143	$26,911	$27,790	$28,708	$109,383
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,093	$28,861	$29,679	$30,547	$117,180
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,911	$27,730	$28,648	$29,606	$112,756
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,861	$29,679	$30,547	$31,464	$120,552
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,730	$28,599	$29,556	$30,557	$116,330
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,679	$30,547	$31,464	$32,431	$124,122
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,599	$29,517	$30,517	$31,561	$120,102
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,547	$31,464	$32,431	$33,448	$127,891

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% 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 $74,324 for Texas residents and $82,122 for out-of-state students.

MSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,455	$18,171	$19,013	$19,893	$74,324
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,405	$20,121	$20,889	$21,707	$82,122
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,171	$18,939	$19,818	$20,736	$77,495
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,121	$20,889	$21,707	$22,575	$85,292
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,939	$19,758	$20,676	$21,634	$80,868
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,889	$21,707	$22,575	$23,492	$88,664
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,758	$20,627	$21,584	$22,585	$84,442
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,707	$22,575	$23,492	$24,459	$92,234
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,627	$21,545	$22,545	$23,589	$88,214
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,575	$23,492	$24,459	$25,476	$96,003

	In-State	Out-of-State
Midwestern State University	$9,950	$11,900
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$5,544	$6,960
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Houston Community College	$4,344	$5,460