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 State University-Springfield is $9,024 for Missouri residents and $17,928 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.88% for Missouri residents and increased by 4.57% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Missouri State University-Springfield is $9,465 for Missouri residents and $18,748 for out-of-state students, a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Missouri State University-Springfield Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,604 $17,144$14,218
2023-2024$9,024$17,928$14,824
Change % 2023-20244.88%4.57%4.26%
2024-2025$9,465$18,748$15,456

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,476 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $13,704. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Missouri State University-Springfield is $7,848 for Missouri residents and $14,338 for out-of-state students , a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Missouri State University-Springfield Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,122 $13,098$14,218
2023-2024$7,476$13,704$14,824
Change % 2023-20244.97%4.63%4.26%
2024-2025$7,848$14,338$15,456

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 Missouri State University-Springfield. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $280 for Missouri residents and $598 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $350 for Missouri residents and $696 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$267$572
2023-2024$280$598
2024-2025$294$625
Graduate2022-2023$333$665
2023-2024$350$696
2024-2025$368$728

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,824 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.26% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.42% compared to the previous year.
The Missouri State University-Springfield's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,048 for state residents and $33,952 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,358 for state residents and $35,262 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Missouri State University-Springfield
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$9,024
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$17,928
Room & Board$10,230$9,724
Personal Expenses$4,594$6,410
Books & Supplies$1,200
COA (In-State)$25,048$26,358
COA (Out-of-State)$33,952$35,262
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Missouri State University-Springfield Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Missouri State University-Springfield?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Missouri State University-Springfield is $38,894 for Missouri residents and $75,073 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.
Missouri State University-Springfield 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$9,296$9,575$9,863$10,160$38,894
Out-of-State$18,258$18,594$18,936$19,285$75,073
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$9,575$9,863$10,160$10,466$40,064
Out-of-State$18,594$18,936$19,285$19,640$76,455
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$9,863$10,160$10,466$10,781$41,269
Out-of-State$18,936$19,285$19,640$20,001$77,862
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$10,160$10,466$10,781$11,105$42,511
Out-of-State$19,285$19,640$20,001$20,370$79,296
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$10,466$10,781$11,105$11,439$43,790
Out-of-State$19,640$20,001$20,370$20,744$80,755

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 $106,180 for Missouri residents and $142,359 for out-of-state students.
Missouri State University-Springfield 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$25,630$26,229$26,871$27,531$106,180
Out-of-State$34,593$35,248$35,917$36,602$142,359
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$26,229$26,844$27,504$28,181$108,678
Out-of-State$35,248$35,917$36,602$37,302$145,069
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$26,844$27,477$28,154$28,848$111,247
Out-of-State$35,917$36,602$37,302$38,018$147,840
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$27,477$28,128$28,823$29,535$113,888
Out-of-State$36,602$37,302$38,018$38,750$150,672
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$28,128$28,797$29,510$30,241$116,603
Out-of-State$37,302$38,018$38,750$39,498$153,568

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% 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 $81,612 for Missouri residents and $117,791 for out-of-state students.
Missouri State University-Springfield 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$19,488$20,087$20,729$21,389$81,612
Out-of-State$28,451$29,106$29,775$30,460$117,791
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$20,087$20,702$21,362$22,039$84,110
Out-of-State$29,106$29,775$30,460$31,160$120,501
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$20,702$21,335$22,012$22,706$86,679
Out-of-State$29,775$30,460$31,160$31,876$123,272
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$21,335$21,986$22,681$23,393$89,320
Out-of-State$30,460$31,160$31,876$32,608$126,104
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$21,986$22,655$23,368$24,099$92,035
Out-of-State$31,160$31,876$32,608$33,356$129,000

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Missouri State University-Springfield and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Missouri State University-Springfield
In-StateOut-of-State
Missouri State University-Springfield$9,024$17,928
Loyola University Chicago$51,716
Indiana State University$9,992$21,734
Valparaiso University$46,588
University of Evansville$42,676
Illinois State University$16,021$28,086

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Missouri State University-Springfield 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,024$1,200$14,824$17,928$1,200 $14,824
Graduate$7,476 $1,200$14,824$13,704 $1,200$14,824
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