2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Missouri is $9,495 for Residents and $20,057 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Missouri is $9,495 for Missouri residents and $20,057 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Missouri, the average tuition & fees are $21,421 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Missouri is $9,964 for Missouri residents and $18,067 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Missouri, the average graduate tuition is $13,990.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,811 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,728. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Missouri is $24,806 for residents and $35,368 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $36,973. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,540 for Missouri residents and $19,429 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Missouri
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$24,806$35,368
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$17,540$19,429
Private 4 Years Colleges$36,973

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Missouri, 138 schools out of 147 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 66 private colleges in Missouri. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Missouri is $9,495 for Missouri residents and $20,057 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,926
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,776 for residents and $7,666 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Missouri
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$9,495$20,057
Private 4 Years Colleges$19,926
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$5,776$7,666
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$15,995

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Missouri, 59 schools out of 147 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Missouri is $8,726 for Missouri residents and $16,942 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $13,354
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Missouri
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$8,726$16,942
Private Schools$13,354

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Missouri is $290 for Missouri residents and $657 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $701
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $400 for Missouri residents and $773 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $652
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Missouri
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$290$657
Private 4 Years Colleges$701
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$172$237
Graduate
Public Schools$400$773
Private Schools$652

Average Living Costs at colleges in Missouri

At colleges in Missouri, the average living cost is $13,811 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,728 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Missouri
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$12,747$14,305
Private Schools$14,479$16,399

Most Searched Missouri Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Missouri
Washington University in St Louis
$60,590
Saint Louis University
$50,644
Rockhurst University
$41,701
A T Still University of Health Sciences
$37,062
Missouri Baptist University
$33,316
Highest Graduate Tuition in Missouri
Washington University in St Louis
$60,590
A T Still University of Health Sciences
$38,212
Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis
$37,317
Kansas City University
$35,640
University of Missouri-St Louis
$32,294

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