2025 Cheapest Missouri 4-Years Colleges

Choosing a college in Missouri doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. While many colleges in Missouri are known for their high tuition costs, there are also plenty of affordable options available. This guide highlights the most budget-friendly colleges in Missouri , focusing on tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, so you can plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year with confidence.

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 42 four-year Missouri 4-Years Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees is $22,732, reflecting a -17.51% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 42 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 26 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 1 colleges.

City Vision University ranks as the least expensive Missouri colleges. With tuition and fees at just $6,600, City Vision University offers an affordable education without compromising on quality. It is an excellent choice for students seeking value in their college experience.

Close behind are Saint Louis Community College at$6,990 and Ozarks Technical Community College at$7,040 both consistently recognized among the Missouri 4-Years Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees, providing quality education at a fraction of the cost of many other colleges.

Comparison between Missouri 4-Years Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees

Table. Missouri 4-Years Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
1		City Vision University Kansas City, MOPrivate, 4-year $6,600
$200		$6,600
$200		-296--6 to 1
2
3		Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MOPublic, 4-year $6,990
($5,130)
-		-
(-)		-15,649-21.00%18 to 1
3
-		Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MOPublic, 4-year $7,040
($5,744)
$168		-
(-)		-11,380-33.00%18 to 1
4
-		Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MOPrivate, 4-year $7,500
$540		$7,425
$1,035		87.53%3,802--28 to 1
5
2		Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MOPrivate, 4-year $8,054
$10		--659-43.00%13 to 1
6
-		Evangel University-College of Online Learning Springfield, MOPrivate, 4-year $8,175
$305		-49.18%242-50.00%8 to 1
7Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood Fort Leonard Wood, MOPrivate, 4-year $8,256------
7Columbia College - Jefferson City Jefferson City, MOPrivate, 4-year $8,256------
7Columbia College - Lake Ozark Osage Beach, MOPrivate, 4-year $8,256------
7Columbia College - Saint Louis Saint Louis, MOPrivate, 4-year $8,256------
Average$7,738
($5,437)		$7,01368.36%5,338-36.75%15 to 1