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.
MWSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $8,241 |
$16,161 | $13,070 |
2023-2024 | $9,800 | $17,500 | $13,845 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 18.92% | 8.29% | 5.93% |
2024-2025 | $11,654 | $18,950 | $14,666 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,735 |
$12,505 | $13,070 |
2023-2024 | $8,388 | $13,518 | $13,845 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 8.44% | 8.10% | 5.93% |
2024-2025 | $9,096 | $14,613 | $14,666 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $240 | $504 |
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2023-2024 | $285 | $546 |
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2024-2025 | $338 | $592 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $395 | $660 |
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2023-2024 | $428 | $713 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Missouri Western State University | $9,800 | $17,500 |
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University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 |
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Missouri State University-Springfield | $9,024 | $17,928 |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 |
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University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,440 | $33,432 |
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University of Central Missouri | $9,739 | $18,064 |