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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 $52,337
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,694
  • $14,939
  • $14,682
  • $17,852
  • $19,775
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO
Total Cost Per Year $33,734
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $6,381
  • $6,140
  • $5,022
  • $6,409
  • $10,426
Columbia College Columbia, MO
Total Cost Per Year $38,928
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $23,967
  • $21,168
  • $21,550
  • $23,015
  • $21,545
Cottey College Nevada, MO
Total Cost Per Year $39,655
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,093
  • $10,634
  • $12,063
  • $15,732
  • $18,130
Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO
Total Cost Per Year $44,468
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,712
  • $18,801
  • $21,584
  • $24,016
  • $24,786
Drury University Springfield, MO
Total Cost Per Year $50,621
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,759
  • $15,769
  • $17,552
  • $20,558
  • $24,458
Evangel University Springfield, MO
Total Cost Per Year $40,920
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,198
  • $13,584
  • $16,635
  • $19,210
  • $21,290
Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO
Total Cost Per Year $41,080
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $21,285
  • $18,019
  • $20,681
  • $25,376
  • $25,979
Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $25,240
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,827
  • $10,963
  • $9,814
  • $8,563
  • $6,238
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $25,396
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $20,070
  • $19,313
  • $18,287
  • $14,466
  • $19,984
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
Total Cost Per Year $36,200
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,678
  • $14,701
  • $17,603
  • $20,760
  • $23,821
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $44,766
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,528
  • $17,751
  • $17,364
  • $26,062
  • $26,741
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $52,020
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $21,808
  • $24,022
  • $25,332
  • $29,678
  • $29,420
Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO
Total Cost Per Year $20,051
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,759
  • $10,132
  • $11,233
  • $14,578
  • $15,083
Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO
Total Cost Per Year $25,048
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,718
  • $13,529
  • $14,905
  • $18,770
  • $20,576
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
Total Cost Per Year $29,560
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,912
  • $12,027
  • $13,330
  • $18,241
  • $20,088
Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO
Total Cost Per Year $37,900
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,132
  • $15,854
  • $16,039
  • $20,499
  • $22,669
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO
Total Cost Per Year $24,645
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $11,243
  • $11,674
  • $13,965
  • $16,119
  • $17,764
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
Total Cost Per Year $24,945
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,176
  • $13,447
  • $13,959
  • $17,423
  • $20,796
Park University Parkville, MO
Total Cost Per Year $30,578
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,687
  • $20,412
  • $22,620
  • $23,208
  • $24,064
Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $62,830
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,797
  • $19,895
  • $21,997
  • $26,522
  • $30,348
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $73,884
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,501
  • $21,854
  • $21,880
  • $21,702
  • $27,466
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
Total Cost Per Year $27,282
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,704
  • $13,342
  • $15,338
  • $17,395
  • $21,267
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO
Total Cost Per Year $40,772
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $21,978
  • $17,947
  • $19,633
  • $22,016
  • $23,857
Stephens College Columbia, MO
Total Cost Per Year $47,133
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,918
  • $14,796
  • $18,547
  • $25,644
  • $29,787
Truman State University Kirksville, MO
Total Cost Per Year $25,451
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $6,046
  • $7,926
  • $12,426
  • $15,425
  • $17,220
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
Total Cost Per Year $23,803
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,965
  • $12,254
  • $13,408
  • $16,931
  • $18,485
University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO
Total Cost Per Year $32,272
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,841
  • $13,378
  • $13,722
  • $19,762
  • $26,304
University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Total Cost Per Year $29,566
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,576
  • $10,472
  • $12,613
  • $16,019
  • $18,877
University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $34,106
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,031
  • $12,979
  • $15,222
  • $17,598
  • $21,608
Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $88,488
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $1,716
  • $1,928
  • $5,578
  • $12,603
  • $42,170
Webster University Saint Louis, MO
Total Cost Per Year $53,108
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,359
  • $22,083
  • $27,257
  • $29,315
  • $31,314
Westminster College Fulton, MO
Total Cost Per Year $52,106
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $24,543
  • $17,050
  • $22,123
  • $24,957
  • $26,066
William Jewell College Liberty, MO
Total Cost Per Year $35,939
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,909
  • $4,356
  • $12,869
  • $16,624
  • $23,901
William Woods University Fulton, MO
Total Cost Per Year $50,477
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $24,014
  • $22,967
  • $24,218
  • $29,491
  • $29,428

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.

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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 2023-24 school year, which is the latest available as of February 2026.

  • 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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