Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Missouri Southern State University is $8,400 for Missouri residents and $16,800 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.66% for Missouri residents and increased by 4.66% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($8,815) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Missouri Southern is $8,791 for Missouri residents and $17,583 for out-of-state students which is a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.66% for Missouri residents and increased by 4.66% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,631 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 4.08% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 35.20% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Missouri schools with tuition changes from last year at Missouri colleges tuition change page.
Missouri Southern Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,026 $16,052$11,083
2023-2024$8,400$16,800$10,631
Change % 2023-20244.66%4.66%-4.08%
2024-2025$8,791$17,583$10,197
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Missouri Southern State University - COA
Missouri Southern State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Missouri Southern State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,732 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $12,240 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,877) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Missouri Southern is $7,194 for Missouri residents and $23,781 for out-of-state students which is a 94.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Missouri Southern Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,300 $6,300$11,083
2023-2024$6,732$12,240$10,631
Change % 2023-20246.86%94.29%-4.08%
2024-2025$7,194$23,781$10,197
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Missouri Southern State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 Missouri Southern. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $280 for Missouri residents and $560 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $374 for Missouri residents and $680 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$268$535
2023-2024$280$560
2024-2025$293$586
Graduate2022-2023$350$350
2023-2024$374$680
2024-2025$400$1,321
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Missouri Southern State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Missouri Southern State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Missouri Southern State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Missouri Southern State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Missouri Southern State University$8,400$16,800
University of Missouri-Columbia$14,130$34,338
Missouri State University-Springfield$9,024$17,928
University of Missouri-Kansas City$11,988$28,788
University of Missouri-St Louis$13,440$33,432
University of Central Missouri$9,739$18,064

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Missouri Southern?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Missouri Southern is $36,011 for Missouri residents and $72,023 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,635$8,876$9,123$9,378$36,011
Out-of-State$17,269$17,751$18,247$18,756$72,023
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,876$9,123$9,378$9,640$37,017
Out-of-State$17,751$18,247$18,756$19,280$74,033
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,123$9,378$9,640$9,909$38,050
Out-of-State$18,247$18,756$19,280$19,818$76,100
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,378$9,640$9,909$10,186$39,112
Out-of-State$18,756$19,280$19,818$20,371$78,225
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,640$9,909$10,186$10,470$40,204
Out-of-State$19,280$19,818$20,371$20,940$80,408

Total College Costs Including 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 $83,002 for Missouri residents and $119,013 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Missouri Southern State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,323$20,603$20,859$21,122$83,002
Out-of-State$28,958$29,478$30,013$30,563$119,013
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,603$20,890$21,153$21,423$84,167
Out-of-State$29,478$30,013$30,563$31,128$121,183
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,890$21,185$21,455$21,733$85,364
Out-of-State$30,013$30,563$31,128$31,709$123,414
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,185$21,488$21,766$22,051$86,593
Out-of-State$30,563$31,128$31,709$32,305$125,706
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,488$21,800$22,085$22,377$87,856
Out-of-State$31,128$31,709$32,305$32,918$128,061

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% 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 $59,710 for Missouri residents and $95,721 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Missouri Southern State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,500$14,780$15,036$15,299$59,710
Out-of-State$23,135$23,655$24,190$24,740$95,721
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,780$15,067$15,330$15,600$60,875
Out-of-State$23,655$24,190$24,740$25,305$97,891
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,067$15,362$15,632$15,910$62,072
Out-of-State$24,190$24,740$25,305$25,886$100,122
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,362$15,665$15,943$16,228$63,301
Out-of-State$24,740$25,305$25,886$26,482$102,414
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,665$15,977$16,262$16,554$64,564
Out-of-State$25,305$25,886$26,482$27,095$104,769

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Missouri Southern State University.
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Missouri Southern State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,400$1,020$10,631$16,800$1,020 $10,631
Graduate$6,732 $1,020$10,631$12,240 $1,020$10,631

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