Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ozarks Technical Community College is $5,624 for Missouri residents and $6,872 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.82% for Missouri residents and increased by 7.91% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($5,600) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,860.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for OTC is $6,064 for Missouri residents and $7,416 for out-of-state students which is a 7.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 7.82% for Missouri residents and increased by 7.91% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,668 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.01% 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.
OTC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,216 $6,368$12,064
2023-2024$5,624$6,872$12,668
Change % 2023-20247.82%7.91%5.01%
2024-2025$6,064$7,416$13,302
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Ozarks Technical Community College - COA
Ozarks Technical Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Ozarks Technical Community College - 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 OTC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $184 for Missouri residents and $236 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$171$219
2023-2024$184$236
2024-2025$198$254
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.
Ozarks Technical Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Ozarks Technical Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Ozarks Technical Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Ozarks Technical Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Ozarks Technical Community College$5,624$6,872
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

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at OTC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at OTC is $24,301 for Missouri residents and $29,664 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$5,799$5,979$6,166$6,357$24,301
Out-of-State$7,083$7,300$7,525$7,756$29,664
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$5,979$6,166$6,357$6,555$25,057
Out-of-State$7,300$7,525$7,756$7,994$30,575
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$6,166$6,357$6,555$6,759$25,837
Out-of-State$7,525$7,756$7,994$8,239$31,513
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$6,357$6,555$6,759$6,969$26,641
Out-of-State$7,756$7,994$8,239$8,492$32,481
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$6,555$6,759$6,969$7,186$27,470
Out-of-State$7,994$8,239$8,492$8,753$33,478

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 $82,352 for Missouri residents and $87,715 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Ozarks Technical Community College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,672$20,270$20,887$21,524$82,352
Out-of-State$20,956$21,591$22,246$22,922$87,715
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,270$20,887$21,524$22,180$84,861
Out-of-State$21,591$22,246$22,922$23,619$90,378
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,887$21,524$22,180$22,858$87,449
Out-of-State$22,246$22,922$23,619$24,338$93,125
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,524$22,180$22,858$23,557$90,119
Out-of-State$22,922$23,619$24,338$25,080$95,959
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$22,180$22,858$23,557$24,279$92,874
Out-of-State$23,619$24,338$25,080$25,845$98,882

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 62% 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 $65,028 for Missouri residents and $70,391 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Ozarks Technical Community College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$15,341$15,939$16,556$17,193$65,028
Out-of-State$16,625$17,260$17,915$18,591$70,391
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,939$16,556$17,193$17,849$67,537
Out-of-State$17,260$17,915$18,591$19,288$73,054
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$16,556$17,193$17,849$18,527$70,125
Out-of-State$17,915$18,591$19,288$20,007$75,801
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,193$17,849$18,527$19,226$72,795
Out-of-State$18,591$19,288$20,007$20,749$78,635
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,849$18,527$19,226$19,948$75,550
Out-of-State$19,288$20,007$20,749$21,514$81,558

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 Ozarks Technical Community College.
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Ozarks Technical Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$5,624$800$12,668$6,872$800 $12,668

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