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 Western State University is $9,800 for Missouri residents and $17,500 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 18.92% for Missouri residents and increased by 8.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than 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 MWSU is $11,654 for Missouri residents and $18,950 for out-of-state students which is a 8.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 18.92% for Missouri residents and increased by 8.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Missouri schools with tuition changes from last year at Missouri colleges tuition change page.
MWSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,241 $16,161$13,070
2023-2024$9,800$17,500$13,845
Change % 2023-202418.92%8.29%5.93%
2024-2025$11,654$18,950$14,666
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 Western State University - COA
Missouri Western State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Missouri Western State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $8,388 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $13,518 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit 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 MWSU is $9,096 for Missouri residents and $14,613 for out-of-state students which is a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
MWSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,735 $12,505$13,070
2023-2024$8,388$13,518$13,845
Change % 2023-20248.44%8.10%5.93%
2024-2025$9,096$14,613$14,666
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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 Western 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 MWSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $285 for Missouri residents and $546 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $428 for Missouri residents and $713 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$240$504
2023-2024$285$546
2024-2025$338$592
Graduate2022-2023$395$660
2023-2024$428$713
2024-2025$464$770
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 Western State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Missouri Western State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Missouri Western 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 Western State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Missouri Western State University$9,800$17,500
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 MWSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MWSU is $45,432 for Missouri residents and $77,905 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$10,387$11,009$11,669$12,368$45,432
Out-of-State$18,257$19,047$19,871$20,730$77,905
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$11,009$11,669$12,368$13,108$48,154
Out-of-State$19,047$19,871$20,730$21,627$81,275
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$11,669$12,368$13,108$13,893$51,038
Out-of-State$19,871$20,730$21,627$22,562$84,790
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$12,368$13,108$13,893$14,726$54,095
Out-of-State$20,730$21,627$22,562$23,538$88,458
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,108$13,893$14,726$15,608$57,335
Out-of-State$21,627$22,562$23,538$24,557$92,284

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 $107,735 for Missouri residents and $140,207 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Missouri Western State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,518$26,433$27,390$28,394$107,735
Out-of-State$33,388$34,470$35,592$36,756$140,207
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,433$27,390$28,394$29,445$111,661
Out-of-State$34,470$35,592$36,756$37,964$144,782
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,390$28,394$29,445$30,547$115,776
Out-of-State$35,592$36,756$37,964$39,216$149,528
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,394$29,445$30,547$31,703$120,089
Out-of-State$36,756$37,964$39,216$40,516$154,452
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,445$30,547$31,703$32,915$124,611
Out-of-State$37,964$39,216$40,516$41,864$159,560

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 $71,279 for Missouri residents and $103,751 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 Western State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,404$17,319$18,276$19,280$71,279
Out-of-State$24,274$25,356$26,478$27,642$103,751
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,319$18,276$19,280$20,331$75,205
Out-of-State$25,356$26,478$27,642$28,850$108,326
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,276$19,280$20,331$21,433$79,320
Out-of-State$26,478$27,642$28,850$30,102$113,072
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$19,280$20,331$21,433$22,589$83,633
Out-of-State$27,642$28,850$30,102$31,402$117,996
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,331$21,433$22,589$23,801$88,155
Out-of-State$28,850$30,102$31,402$32,750$123,104

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 Western State University.
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Missouri Western State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,800$1,000$13,845$17,500$1,000 $13,845
Graduate$8,388 $1,000$13,845$13,518 $1,000$13,845

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