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Net Price of Missouri Colleges by Income

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College

Avg. Net Cost (by Family Income Bracket)

Name
Total Cost Per Year
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avila University Kansas City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $34,624
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,998
  • $13,672
  • $15,084
  • $19,985
  • $20,868
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO
Total Cost Per Year $32,262
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $6,214
  • $6,639
  • $7,275
  • $10,273
  • $11,397
Columbia College Columbia, MO
Total Cost Per Year $38,308
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $26,212
  • $21,960
  • $24,477
  • $21,728
  • $21,856
Cottey College Nevada, MO
Total Cost Per Year $37,333
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,399
  • $16,718
  • $18,588
  • $18,591
  • $20,118
Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO
Total Cost Per Year $43,427
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,859
  • $18,483
  • $22,385
  • $24,019
  • $24,597
Drury University Springfield, MO
Total Cost Per Year $49,002
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,073
  • $17,104
  • $19,602
  • $23,003
  • $25,628
Evangel University Springfield, MO
Total Cost Per Year $40,032
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,335
  • $16,026
  • $18,882
  • $19,692
  • $21,472
Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $45,732
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,464
  • $14,682
  • $20,742
  • $23,296
  • $25,373
Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO
Total Cost Per Year $39,600
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,571
  • $12,221
  • $19,304
  • $22,094
  • $23,435
Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $23,769
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,412
  • $13,088
  • $15,521
  • $19,501
  • $19,616
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $23,104
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,052
  • $10,454
  • $18,340
  • $19,355
  • $21,265
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
Total Cost Per Year $33,900
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,581
  • $15,129
  • $17,960
  • $18,796
  • $20,715
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $47,702
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $21,213
  • $21,377
  • $23,346
  • $28,455
  • $30,216
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $49,801
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $23,437
  • $24,367
  • $24,627
  • $26,652
  • $27,950
Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO
Total Cost Per Year $20,011
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,021
  • $10,467
  • $12,646
  • $15,035
  • $15,196
Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO
Total Cost Per Year $24,022
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,238
  • $13,195
  • $16,688
  • $18,590
  • $19,887
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
Total Cost Per Year $25,917
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,530
  • $10,333
  • $12,585
  • $16,140
  • $16,558
Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO
Total Cost Per Year $37,150
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,550
  • $17,802
  • $17,712
  • $21,033
  • $20,044
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO
Total Cost Per Year $23,160
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,342
  • $11,014
  • $12,834
  • $16,231
  • $17,619
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
Total Cost Per Year $22,906
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $11,120
  • $11,907
  • $13,258
  • $16,939
  • $19,742
Park University Parkville, MO
Total Cost Per Year $26,006
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,719
  • $13,687
  • $15,902
  • $18,737
  • $18,018
Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $59,444
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,557
  • $20,467
  • $20,581
  • $22,063
  • $27,784
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $70,676
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $20,869
  • $20,738
  • $22,950
  • $26,695
  • $33,177
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
Total Cost Per Year $24,988
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $11,453
  • $11,371
  • $13,576
  • $18,253
  • $19,562
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO
Total Cost Per Year $38,828
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,672
  • $18,056
  • $20,785
  • $21,889
  • $21,292
Stephens College Columbia, MO
Total Cost Per Year $42,644
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,807
  • $22,376
  • $22,100
  • $27,781
  • $26,927
Truman State University Kirksville, MO
Total Cost Per Year $24,230
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $7,322
  • $7,585
  • $11,125
  • $14,616
  • $15,816
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
Total Cost Per Year $22,918
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $11,862
  • $12,458
  • $14,997
  • $17,915
  • $18,752
University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO
Total Cost Per Year $29,221
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,599
  • $13,676
  • $15,707
  • $21,455
  • $24,637
University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $28,585
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,214
  • $9,567
  • $11,602
  • $18,659
  • $20,762
University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $29,643
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,019
  • $9,080
  • $12,980
  • $19,284
  • $18,260
Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $83,476
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $4,391
  • $2,321
  • $1,863
  • $19,344
  • $42,712
Webster University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $52,502
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $21,696
  • $22,251
  • $24,193
  • $26,857
  • $30,453
Westminster College Fulton, MO
Total Cost Per Year $50,524
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,825
  • $23,593
  • $24,412
  • $26,042
  • $29,055
William Jewell College Liberty, MO
Total Cost Per Year $34,408
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,227
  • $7,862
  • $11,954
  • $17,573
  • $23,742
William Woods University Fulton, MO
Total Cost Per Year $46,450
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $19,042
  • $19,587
  • $21,217
  • $25,359
  • $25,809

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2025.

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Questions & Answers

  • What do all these numbers mean?

    All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2022-23 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2025.

  • What is the “Total Cost Per Year”?

    Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

    • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
    • Room and board (on campus)
    • Books and supplies
    • Other expenses (travel and personal)

    Click the View Details option under each school's total cost per year to see a detailed breakdown of its total cost of attendance.

  • How can I use this information?

    This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. The numbers show you what the average family in your income bracket paid at specific schools, after federal grants and institutional scholarships were awarded. Student loans are not included in these numbers. These figures are a good place to start, so you can begin your college financial planning with historical data and estimate what your costs might be, until you learn more about your specific situation.

  • Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

    Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

    1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will pay closer to full price at public colleges.
    2. Private colleges have a higher list price, but they offer more financial aid, to help make their net price more affordable compared to public colleges.

  • Where did this information come from?

    As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

  • What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

    Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

  • The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

    For many families, paying for college is not easy, but most families pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

    • College savings and investments
    • Payments from current income
    • Federal student Direct Loans
    • Federal parent PLUS Loans
    • Private loans
    • Scholarships
    • Tax planning
    • Student work

    The right options depend on your student and your family situation. If you plan ahead and choose the right strategies, you can potentially make college much more affordable, and you can potentially save thousands of dollars on college costs. To learn how, sign up for my free planning e-newsletter. It's loaded with tips, articles, and resources to help you plan and pay for college with proven financial strategies.

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