Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwest Missouri State University is $10,181 for Missouri residents and $16,623 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.15% for Missouri residents and increased by 6.77% 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 ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Northwest Missouri State is $10,909 for Missouri residents and $17,748 for out-of-state students which is a 6.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 7.15% for Missouri residents and increased by 6.77% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,364 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.46% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 5.58% 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.
Northwest Missouri State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,502 $15,569$13,004
2023-2024$10,181$16,623$14,364
Change % 2023-20247.15%6.77%10.46%
2024-2025$10,909$17,748$15,866
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northwest Missouri State University - COA
Northwest Missouri State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Northwest Missouri State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $7,946 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Northwest Missouri State is $0 for Missouri residents and $8,990 for out-of-state students which is a 13.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Northwest Missouri State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,023 $7,023$13,004
2023-2024-$1$7,946$14,364
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%13.14%10.46%
2024-2025-$8,990$15,866
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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.
Northwest Missouri 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 Northwest Missouri State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $269 for Missouri residents and $537 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Missouri residents and $378 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$251$503
2023-2024$269$537
2024-2025$288$573
Graduate2022-2023$334$334
2023-2024-$378
2024-2025-$428
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.
Northwest Missouri State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Northwest Missouri State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northwest Missouri State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northwest Missouri State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Northwest Missouri State University$10,181$16,623
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 Northwest Missouri State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Northwest Missouri State is $45,104 for Missouri residents and $72,084 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$10,601$11,039$11,495$11,969$45,104
Out-of-State$17,164$17,723$18,300$18,896$72,084
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$11,039$11,495$11,969$12,463$46,965
Out-of-State$17,723$18,300$18,896$19,511$74,431
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$11,495$11,969$12,463$12,977$48,904
Out-of-State$18,300$18,896$19,511$20,147$76,854
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$11,969$12,463$12,977$13,513$50,923
Out-of-State$18,896$19,511$20,147$20,803$79,357
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$12,463$12,977$13,513$14,071$53,025
Out-of-State$19,511$20,147$20,803$21,480$81,940

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 $110,739 for Missouri residents and $137,719 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Northwest Missouri State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,995$27,090$28,232$29,423$110,739
Out-of-State$32,558$33,774$35,037$36,350$137,719
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,090$28,232$29,423$30,664$115,409
Out-of-State$33,774$35,037$36,350$37,713$142,874
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,232$29,423$30,664$31,959$120,278
Out-of-State$35,037$36,350$37,713$39,128$148,228
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,423$30,664$31,959$33,309$125,355
Out-of-State$36,350$37,713$39,128$40,599$153,789
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,664$31,959$33,309$34,718$130,651
Out-of-State$37,713$39,128$40,599$42,127$159,566

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% 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 $75,655 for Missouri residents and $102,635 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Northwest Missouri State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,224$18,319$19,461$20,652$75,655
Out-of-State$23,787$25,003$26,266$27,579$102,635
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,319$19,461$20,652$21,893$80,325
Out-of-State$25,003$26,266$27,579$28,942$107,790
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,461$20,652$21,893$23,188$85,194
Out-of-State$26,266$27,579$28,942$30,357$113,144
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,652$21,893$23,188$24,538$90,271
Out-of-State$27,579$28,942$30,357$31,828$118,705
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,893$23,188$24,538$25,947$95,567
Out-of-State$28,942$30,357$31,828$33,356$124,482

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 Northwest Missouri State University.
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Northwest Missouri State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,181$400$14,364$16,623$400 $14,364
Graduate$7,946 $400$14,364$7,946 $400$14,364

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