For the academic year 2024-2025, Missouri State University-Springfield's tuition & fees is $9,502 for state residents and $18,770 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Missouri State University-Springfield's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $11,488 for in-state and $34,265 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Loyola University Chicago has the most expensive tuition & fees of $53,710 and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,334 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Missouri State University-Springfield is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Missouri State University-Springfield and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | $42,160 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $13,500 | $11,692 | ||
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | $14,410 | $26,058 | $402 | $804 | $830 | $11,754 | $12,194 |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | $53,710 | $960 | $1,600 | $17,010 | $16,088 | ||
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | $13,334 | $13,334 | $321 | $321 | $1,100 | $12,341 | $12,812 |
| University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN | $44,172 | $1,190 | $870 | $15,000 | $14,460 | ||
| Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN | $10,258 | $22,322 | $361 | $779 | $1,140 | $12,262 | $10,878 |
| Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN | $48,450 | $1,840 | $1,200 | $13,618 | $11,800 | ||
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $51,960 | $1,400 | $510 | $12,452 | $10,701 | ||
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $9,936 | $21,712 | $357 | $848 | $800 | $9,986 | $9,986 |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $9,502 | $18,770 | $290 | $621 | $1,200 | $11,006 | $10,272 |
| Average | $11,488 | $34,265 | $346 | $985 | $1,055 | $12,893 | $12,088 |