In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
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:
Missouri Community Colleges
Missouri Trade Schools
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:
- The tuition & fees is $10,336 for in-state and $20,165 for out-of-state students.
- The tuition per credit hour is $331 for state residents and $694 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $986.
- The living cost is $11,945 (on-campus) and $11,648 (off-campus).
Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Missouri Public Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Missouri Public Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $7,008 |
$11,640 | $242 |
$435 | $800 |
$10,728 |
$9,370 |
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Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO | $9,796 |
$17,692 | $256 |
$519 | $2,000 |
$10,256 |
$7,900 |
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Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | $9,600 |
$18,300 | $290 |
$580 | $1,221 |
$9,119 |
$9,547 |
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Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $9,502 |
$18,770 | $290 |
$621 | $1,200 |
$11,006 |
$10,272 |
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Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO | $14,984 |
$33,248 | $569 |
$1,330 | $488 |
$12,862 |
- |
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Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO | $9,545 |
$18,455 | $277 |
$583 | $1,200 |
$12,311 |
$16,007 |
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Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO | $10,611 |
$17,324 | $268 |
$537 | $400 |
$12,282 |
$11,622 |
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Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | $5,744 |
$7,040 | $193 |
$247 | $800 |
- |
$13,266 |
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Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | $5,130 |
$6,990 | $148 |
$210 | $1,000 |
- |
$8,956 |
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Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO | $9,903 |
$9,903 | $285 |
$285 | $696 |
$12,198 |
$12,198 |
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Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO | $9,838 |
$18,566 | $396 |
$760 | $1,000 |
$11,128 |
$11,128 |
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University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO | $10,050 |
$18,600 | $285 |
$570 | $1,250 |
$10,740 |
$10,740 |
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University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO | $14,837 |
$36,056 | $569 |
$1,453 | $950 |
$13,700 |
$13,700 |
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University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $13,371 |
$32,271 | $392 |
$1,022 | $786 |
$15,452 |
$14,108 |
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University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO | $15,120 |
$37,620 | $504 |
$1,254 | $1,000 |
$13,502 |
$14,252 |
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| Average | $10,336 | $20,165 | $331 | $694 | $986 | $11,945 | $11,648 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.