Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CMU CLAS is $27,140. The 2024 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,607.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $27,140 which is the same as current year.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,260 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.81% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 0.85% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Missouri schools with tuition changes from last year at Missouri colleges tuition change page.
CMU CLAS Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$27,140$16,130
2023-2024$27,140$16,260
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - COA
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition 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 CMU CLAS. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $230.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$230
2023-2024$230
2024-2025$230
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Tuition per Credit Hour
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences$27,140
Washington University in St Louis$62,982
Saint Louis University$53,244
Maryville University of Saint Louis$27,166
Park University$16,400
Lindenwood University$21,100

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CMU CLAS?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CMU CLAS is $112,003.
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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,480$27,824$28,173$28,526$112,003
Class of 2029Fall 2025$27,824$28,173$28,526$28,883$113,406
Class of 2030Fall 2026$28,173$28,526$28,883$29,245$114,827
Class of 2031Fall 2027$28,526$28,883$29,245$29,611$116,265
Class of 2032Fall 2028$28,883$29,245$29,611$29,982$117,722

Total College Costs Including 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 $184,145.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$45,045$45,699$46,364$47,038$184,145
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,699$46,364$47,038$47,724$186,825
Class of 2030Fall 2026$46,364$47,038$47,724$48,420$189,545
Class of 2031Fall 2027$47,038$47,724$48,420$49,126$192,308
Class of 2032Fall 2028$47,724$48,420$49,126$49,844$195,114

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% 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 $107,217.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$25,813$26,467$27,132$27,806$107,217
Class of 2029Fall 2025$26,467$27,132$27,806$28,492$109,897
Class of 2030Fall 2026$27,132$27,806$28,492$29,188$112,617
Class of 2031Fall 2027$27,806$28,492$29,188$29,894$115,380
Class of 2032Fall 2028$28,492$29,188$29,894$30,612$118,186

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$27,140$1,000 $16,260

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