How much has CMU CLAS's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 38.75% from 2012 ($32,000), where CMU CLAS's current cost is $44,400. In 2024, the COA is increased by 0.29% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $20,720 (2012) to $27,140 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 35.77% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2023) at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
CMU CLAS's tuition increase rate is higher than the Missouri's average increase rate of 17.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 38.75% for that period where the last year costs were $44,400. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 35.77% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $27,140. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2012-13$20,720-
2013-14$21,320 2.90%
2014-15$21,830 2.39%
2015-16$22,360 2.43%
2016-17$23,010 2.91%
2017-18$23,770 3.30%
2018-19$24,420 2.73%
2019-20$25,070 2.66%
2020-21$25,780 2.83%
2021-22$26,470 2.68%
2022-23$27,140 2.53%
2023-24$27,140 0.00%
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has not changed since 2012.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,000-
2013-14$1,030 3.00%
2014-15$1,000 -2.91%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 0.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$1,000 0.00%
2022-23$1,000 0.00%
2023-24$1,000 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 15.89% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 10.41% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$10,280$10,280-
2013-14$10,620$10,620 3.31%
2014-15$10,870$10,870 2.35%
2015-16$12,300$12,300 13.16%
2016-17$12,750$12,750 3.66%
2017-18$13,010$13,010 2.04%
2018-19$13,420$13,420 3.15%
2019-20$13,680$13,680 1.94%
2020-21$15,042$15,042 9.96%
2021-22$15,512$15,532 3.12%
2022-23$16,130$16,130 3.98%
2023-24$16,260$16,260 0.81%
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