How much has OTC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

39.89%

In-State

33.21%

Out-of-State

OTC's tuition & fees has increased from $5,285 (2015) to $7,040 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 33.21% over the past 10 years.

OTC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Missouri's average increase rate of 23.87%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 70.67% from 2015 ($17,134).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, OTC's COA is $29,243, which is increased by 43.77% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to OTC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$15,955$17,134-
2016-17 --$16,013$17,2010.39%
2017-18 --$16,013$17,201
2018-19 --$16,489$17,4491.44%
2019-20 --$16,612$17,7131.51%
2020-21 --$16,773$17,8770.93%
2021-22 --$22,333$23,43731.10%
2022-23 --$18,080$19,232-17.94%
2023-24 --$19,092$20,3405.76%
2024-25 --$27,947$29,24343.77%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 33.21% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,928. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Ozarks Technical Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,106$5,285-
2016-17$4,164$5,3521.27%
2017-18$4,164$5,352
2018-19$4,640$5,6004.63%
2019-20$4,763$5,8644.71%
2020-21$4,924$6,0282.80%
2021-22$4,924$6,028
2022-23$5,216$6,3685.64%
2023-24$5,624$6,8727.91%
2024-25$5,744$7,0402.44%
Ozarks Technical Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $800, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$800-
2016-17$800
2017-18$800
2018-19$800
2019-20$800
2020-21$800
2021-22$6,028653.50%
2022-23$800-86.73%
2023-24$800
2024-25$800

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 52.16% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ozarks Technical Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$11,049-
2016-17$11,049
2017-18$11,049
2018-19$11,049
2019-20$11,049
2020-21$11,049
2021-22$11,3813.00%
2022-23$12,0646.00%
2023-24$12,6685.01%
2024-25$21,40368.95%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Ozarks Technical Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Ozarks Technical Community College$7,040
($5,744)		$6,872
($5,624)		2.44%
University of Missouri-Columbia$36,056
($14,837)		$34,338
($14,130)		5.00%
Missouri State University-Springfield$18,770
($9,502)		$17,928
($9,024)		4.70%
Saint Louis Community College$6,990
($5,130)		$6,990
($5,130)		-
University of Missouri-St Louis$37,620
($15,120)		$35,820
($14,400)		5.03%
University of Missouri-Kansas City$32,271
($13,371)		$30,734
($12,734)		5.00%

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