For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Missouri Public Colleges is $10,336 for in-state and $20,165 for out-of-state students.
Missouri Public Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Missouri, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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University of Missouri-St Louis has the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,620 and Saint Louis Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,990 among Missouri Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Missouri Public Colleges is as follows:
| 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 | ||
| Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $7,008 | $11,640 | $242 | $435 | $800 | $10,728 | $9,370 |
| Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO | $9,796 | $17,692 | $256 | $519 | $2,000 | $10,256 | $7,900 |
| Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | $9,600 | $18,300 | $290 | $580 | $1,221 | $9,119 | $9,547 |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $9,502 | $18,770 | $290 | $621 | $1,200 | $11,006 | $10,272 |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO | $14,984 | $33,248 | $569 | $1,330 | $488 | $12,862 | - |
| Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO | $9,545 | $18,455 | $277 | $583 | $1,200 | $12,311 | $16,007 |
| Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO | $10,611 | $17,324 | $268 | $537 | $400 | $12,282 | $11,622 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | $5,744 | $7,040 | $193 | $247 | $800 | - | $13,266 |
| Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | $5,130 | $6,990 | $148 | $210 | $1,000 | - | $8,956 |
| Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO | $9,903 | $9,903 | $285 | $285 | $696 | $12,198 | $12,198 |
| Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO | $9,838 | $18,566 | $396 | $760 | $1,000 | $11,128 | $11,128 |
| University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO | $10,050 | $18,600 | $285 | $570 | $1,250 | $10,740 | $10,740 |
| University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO | $14,837 | $36,056 | $569 | $1,453 | $950 | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $13,371 | $32,271 | $392 | $1,022 | $786 | $15,452 | $14,108 |
| University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO | $15,120 | $37,620 | $504 | $1,254 | $1,000 | $13,502 | $14,252 |
| Average | $10,336 | $20,165 | $331 | $694 | $986 | $11,945 | $11,648 |