Paying for Missouri Western State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,800 18.92%	$17,500 8.29%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,388 8.44%	$13,518 8.10%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Missouri Western State University (MWSU) are $9,800 for Missouri residents and $17,500 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at MWSU.

72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,114. It could cover 52.08% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,531 for Missouri residents and $23,231 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MWSU's 4-year tuition is $45,432 for Missouri residents and $77,905 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $107,735 for Missouri residents and $140,207 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $9,800 for Missouri residents and $17,500 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 18.92% for Missouri residents and increased by 8.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,815) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MWSU is $11,654 for Missouri residents and $18,950 for out-of-state students, a 8.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MWSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,241	$16,161	$13,070
2023-2024	$9,800	$17,500	$13,845
Change % 2023-2024	18.92%	8.29%	5.93%
2024-2025	$11,654	$18,950	$14,666

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,388 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $13,518. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,877) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at MWSU is $9,096 for Missouri residents and $14,613 for out-of-state students , a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MWSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,735	$12,505	$13,070
2023-2024	$8,388	$13,518	$13,845
Change % 2023-2024	8.44%	8.10%	5.93%
2024-2025	$9,096	$14,613	$14,666

Cost 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 MWSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $285 for Missouri residents and $546 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $428 for Missouri residents and $713 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$240	$504
	2023-2024	$285	$546
	2024-2025	$338	$592
Graduate	2022-2023	$395	$660
	2023-2024	$428	$713
	2024-2025	$464	$770

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,845. The Living costs increased by 5.93% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The MWSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,645 for state residents and $32,345 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,645 for state residents and $32,345 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MWSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,800
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,500
Room & Board	$10,975	$10,975
Personal Expenses	$2,870	$2,870
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$24,645	$24,645
COA (Out-of-State)	$32,345	$32,345

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

MWSU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MWSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MWSU is $45,432 for Missouri residents and $77,905 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.

MWSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,387	$11,009	$11,669	$12,368	$45,432
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,257	$19,047	$19,871	$20,730	$77,905
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,009	$11,669	$12,368	$13,108	$48,154
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,047	$19,871	$20,730	$21,627	$81,275
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,669	$12,368	$13,108	$13,893	$51,038
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,871	$20,730	$21,627	$22,562	$84,790
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,368	$13,108	$13,893	$14,726	$54,095
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,730	$21,627	$22,562	$23,538	$88,458
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,108	$13,893	$14,726	$15,608	$57,335
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,627	$22,562	$23,538	$24,557	$92,284

COA including Books, 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 $107,735 for Missouri residents and $140,207 for out-of-state students.

MWSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,518	$26,433	$27,390	$28,394	$107,735
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,388	$34,470	$35,592	$36,756	$140,207
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,433	$27,390	$28,394	$29,445	$111,661
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,470	$35,592	$36,756	$37,964	$144,782
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,390	$28,394	$29,445	$30,547	$115,776
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,592	$36,756	$37,964	$39,216	$149,528
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,394	$29,445	$30,547	$31,703	$120,089
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,756	$37,964	$39,216	$40,516	$154,452
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,445	$30,547	$31,703	$32,915	$124,611
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,964	$39,216	$40,516	$41,864	$159,560

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% 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 $71,279 for Missouri residents and $103,751 for out-of-state students.

MWSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,404	$17,319	$18,276	$19,280	$71,279
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,274	$25,356	$26,478	$27,642	$103,751
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,319	$18,276	$19,280	$20,331	$75,205
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,356	$26,478	$27,642	$28,850	$108,326
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,276	$19,280	$20,331	$21,433	$79,320
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,478	$27,642	$28,850	$30,102	$113,072
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,280	$20,331	$21,433	$22,589	$83,633
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,642	$28,850	$30,102	$31,402	$117,996
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,331	$21,433	$22,589	$23,801	$88,155
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,850	$30,102	$31,402	$32,750	$123,104

	In-State	Out-of-State
Missouri Western State University	$9,800	$17,500
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