Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $11,988 for Missouri residents and $28,788 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.01% for Missouri residents and decreased by -2.87% 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 ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Missouri-Kansas City is $11,987 for Missouri residents and $27,962 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -0.01% for Missouri residents and decreased by -2.87% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,778 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.78% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.04% 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.
U of Missouri-Kansas City Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,989 $29,638$16,484
2023-2024$11,988$28,788$16,778
Change % 2023-2024-0.01%-2.87%1.78%
2024-2025$11,987$27,962$17,077
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Missouri-Kansas City - COA
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,072 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $30,760 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Missouri-Kansas City is $13,814 for Missouri residents and $32,369 for out-of-state students which is a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Missouri-Kansas City has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $23,359 for in-state and $29,359 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $35,280 for in-state and $68,348 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine page.
U of Missouri-Kansas City Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,370 $29,231$16,484
2023-2024$13,072$30,760$16,778
Change % 2023-20245.68%5.23%1.78%
2024-2025$13,814$32,369$17,077
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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.
University of Missouri-Kansas City - 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 U of Missouri-Kansas City. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $333 for Missouri residents and $896 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $469 for Missouri residents and $1,207 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$333$922
2023-2024$333$896
2024-2025$333$871
Graduate2022-2023$444$1,147
2023-2024$469$1,207
2024-2025$495$1,270
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.
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Missouri-Kansas City and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Missouri-Kansas City and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Missouri-Kansas City$11,988$28,788
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$8,147$25,271
Utah Valley University$6,270$17,830
Seattle University$54,285
Chicago State University$12,018$12,754
California Baptist University$39,720

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Missouri-Kansas City?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Missouri-Kansas City is $51,036 for Missouri residents and $119,986 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$12,289$12,597$12,913$13,237$51,036
Out-of-State$29,264$29,747$30,238$30,738$119,986
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,597$12,913$13,237$13,569$52,316
Out-of-State$29,747$30,238$30,738$31,245$121,968
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$12,913$13,237$13,569$13,910$53,629
Out-of-State$30,238$30,738$31,245$31,761$123,983
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,237$13,569$13,910$14,258$54,974
Out-of-State$30,738$31,245$31,761$32,286$126,030
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,569$13,910$14,258$14,616$56,353
Out-of-State$31,245$31,761$32,286$32,819$128,112

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 $125,190 for Missouri residents and $194,141 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$30,243$30,935$31,636$32,353$125,190
Out-of-State$47,218$48,085$48,969$49,869$194,141
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,935$31,644$32,361$33,095$128,058
Out-of-State$48,085$48,969$49,869$50,787$197,710
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,644$32,369$33,103$33,854$130,993
Out-of-State$48,969$49,869$50,787$51,722$201,347
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,369$33,111$33,862$34,631$133,995
Out-of-State$49,869$50,787$51,722$52,674$205,052
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,111$33,870$34,638$35,425$137,068
Out-of-State$50,787$51,722$52,674$53,644$208,826

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 53% 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 $91,382 for Missouri residents and $160,333 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,791$22,483$23,184$23,901$91,382
Out-of-State$38,766$39,633$40,517$41,417$160,333
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,483$23,192$23,909$24,643$94,250
Out-of-State$39,633$40,517$41,417$42,335$163,902
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,192$23,917$24,651$25,402$97,185
Out-of-State$40,517$41,417$42,335$43,270$167,539
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,917$24,659$25,410$26,179$100,187
Out-of-State$41,417$42,335$43,270$44,222$171,244
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,659$25,418$26,186$26,973$103,260
Out-of-State$42,335$43,270$44,222$45,192$175,018

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 University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,988$800$16,778$28,788$800 $16,778
Graduate$13,072 $800$16,778$30,760 $800$16,778
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