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 State University-Springfield is $9,024 for Missouri residents and $17,928 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.88% for Missouri residents and increased by 4.57% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Missouri State University-Springfield is $9,465 for Missouri residents and $18,748 for out-of-state students which is a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.88% for Missouri residents and increased by 4.57% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,824 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.26% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 7.42% 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 State University-Springfield Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,604 $17,144$14,218
2023-2024$9,024$17,928$14,824
Change % 2023-20244.88%4.57%4.26%
2024-2025$9,465$18,748$15,456
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 State University-Springfield - COA
Missouri State University-Springfield - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Missouri State University-Springfield - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,476 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $13,704 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Missouri State University-Springfield is $7,848 for Missouri residents and $14,338 for out-of-state students which is a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Missouri State University-Springfield Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,122 $13,098$14,218
2023-2024$7,476$13,704$14,824
Change % 2023-20244.97%4.63%4.26%
2024-2025$7,848$14,338$15,456
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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 State University-Springfield - 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 State University-Springfield. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $280 for Missouri residents and $598 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $350 for Missouri residents and $696 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$267$572
2023-2024$280$598
2024-2025$294$625
Graduate2022-2023$333$665
2023-2024$350$696
2024-2025$368$728
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 State University-Springfield - Tuition per Credit Hour
Missouri State University-Springfield - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Missouri State University-Springfield and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Missouri State University-Springfield and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Missouri State University-Springfield$9,024$17,928
Illinois State University$16,021$28,086
Bradley University$39,680
Drake University$49,944
University of Northern Iowa$9,728$21,272
University of Evansville$42,676

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Missouri State University-Springfield?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Missouri State University-Springfield is $38,894 for Missouri residents and $75,073 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$9,296$9,575$9,863$10,160$38,894
Out-of-State$18,258$18,594$18,936$19,285$75,073
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,575$9,863$10,160$10,466$40,064
Out-of-State$18,594$18,936$19,285$19,640$76,455
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,863$10,160$10,466$10,781$41,269
Out-of-State$18,936$19,285$19,640$20,001$77,862
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,160$10,466$10,781$11,105$42,511
Out-of-State$19,285$19,640$20,001$20,370$79,296
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,466$10,781$11,105$11,439$43,790
Out-of-State$19,640$20,001$20,370$20,744$80,755

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 $106,180 for Missouri residents and $142,359 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,630$26,229$26,871$27,531$106,180
Out-of-State$34,593$35,248$35,917$36,602$142,359
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,229$26,844$27,504$28,181$108,678
Out-of-State$35,248$35,917$36,602$37,302$145,069
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,844$27,477$28,154$28,848$111,247
Out-of-State$35,917$36,602$37,302$38,018$147,840
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,477$28,128$28,823$29,535$113,888
Out-of-State$36,602$37,302$38,018$38,750$150,672
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,128$28,797$29,510$30,241$116,603
Out-of-State$37,302$38,018$38,750$39,498$153,568

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% 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 $81,612 for Missouri residents and $117,791 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 State University-Springfield.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,488$20,087$20,729$21,389$81,612
Out-of-State$28,451$29,106$29,775$30,460$117,791
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,087$20,702$21,362$22,039$84,110
Out-of-State$29,106$29,775$30,460$31,160$120,501
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,702$21,335$22,012$22,706$86,679
Out-of-State$29,775$30,460$31,160$31,876$123,272
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,335$21,986$22,681$23,393$89,320
Out-of-State$30,460$31,160$31,876$32,608$126,104
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,986$22,655$23,368$24,099$92,035
Out-of-State$31,160$31,876$32,608$33,356$129,000

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 State University-Springfield.
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Missouri State University-Springfield 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,024$1,200$14,824$17,928$1,200 $14,824
Graduate$7,476 $1,200$14,824$13,704 $1,200$14,824
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