How much has Missouri State University-West Plains's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 18.70% from 2014 ($16,555), where Missouri State University-West Plains's current cost is $19,651. In 2024, the COA is decreased by -4.35% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,140 (2014) to $7,630 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 11.55% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Missouri State University-West Plains.

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Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Missouri State University-West Plains over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 18.70% for that period where the last year costs were $19,651. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year
2014-15	$13,135	$16,555	$14,656	$18,076	-
2015-16	$13,183	$16,753	$16,147	$19,717	1.20%
2016-17	$13,603	$17,173	$14,936	$18,506	2.51%
2017-18	$14,314	$18,034	$15,950	$19,670	5.01%
2018-19	$14,320	$18,370	$17,514	$21,564	1.86%
2019-20	$14,925	$18,945	$18,167	$22,187	3.13%
2020-21	$15,274	$19,294	$19,005	$23,025	1.84%
2021-22	$15,768	$19,848	$20,781	$24,861	2.87%
2022-23	$16,315	$20,545	$22,187	$26,417	3.51%
2023-24	$17,565	$19,651	$23,008	$25,094	-4.35%

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 11.55% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,630. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Missouri State University-West Plains over last the 10 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2014-15	$3,720	$7,140	-
2015-16	$3,880	$7,450	4.34%
2016-17	$3,880	$7,450	0.00%
2017-18	$4,230	$7,950	6.71%
2018-19	$4,305	$8,355	5.09%
2019-20	$4,500	$8,520	1.97%
2020-21	$4,620	$8,640	1.41%
2021-22	$4,800	$8,880	2.78%
2022-23	$4,950	$9,180	3.38%
2023-24	$5,544	$7,630	-16.88%

Missouri State University-West Plains Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2014-15	$950	-
2015-16	$1,012	6.53%
2016-17	$1,036	2.37%
2017-18	$1,156	11.58%
2018-19	$810	-29.93%
2019-20	$926	14.32%
2020-21	$811	-12.42%
2021-22	$833	2.71%
2022-23	$948	13.81%
2023-24	$1,012	6.75%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 17.43% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 32.12% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Missouri State University-West Plains.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2014-15	$8,465	$9,986	-
2015-16	$8,291	$11,255	-2.06%
2016-17	$8,687	$10,020	4.78%
2017-18	$8,928	$10,564	2.77%
2018-19	$9,205	$12,399	3.10%
2019-20	$9,499	$12,741	3.19%
2020-21	$9,843	$13,574	3.62%
2021-22	$10,135	$15,148	2.97%
2022-23	$10,417	$16,289	2.78%
2023-24	$11,009	$16,452	5.68%

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How much has Missouri State University-West Plains's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes