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Net Price of Missouri Colleges by Income

Cost of Missouri Colleges Zoom In

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2023

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 2020-21 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2023.

What is “Total Cost” on the chart?

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)

There are detailed chart below for each school that shows these expenses. Click here to go to the individual cost breakdown for schools.

How can I use this information?

This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. It's a good place to start until you better understand your specific circumstances. For example, let's say your income is $100,000 per year. This chart shows that the average state school would run $15,861 and the average private school would be $22,123. You can also get information on specific Missouri schools in the chart above or the tables below.

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 most likely pay close to full price at the public schools.
  2. Private colleges have a higher list price but offer more discounts. This brings their net price much closer to the cost of state-funded schools.

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 in the end they figure out. Most families will pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

  • College savings and investments
  • Payments from current income
  • Loans
  • Outside scholarships (check out the Scholarship Guide For Busy Parents to learn how your student can win scholarships)
  • Tax planning
  • Student work
Cost of Missouri Schools Explanation

Net Price:

Net prices is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus the average amount in government grants and institutional scholarships the school awards. This is an average, so you may pay above the average or below the average. Your exact net price is likely to be different and sometimes drastically different.

Most families will pay the net price with some combination of savings and investments, current income and various loans. Some students will also receive scholarships from sources other than the federal or state government or the college. Any scholarships and grants from these outside sources are not included in the data. However, government grants and institutional scholarships are included in the averages.

Total Cost at University of Missouri-Columbia (2020-21)
Tuition and Fees $10,723
Room and Board $10,668
Books $1,032
Other Expenses $5,288
Total $27,711

Total Cost:

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for that particular institution for the 2020-21 school year. This is the latest data available as of January 2023. Total costs include:

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

College Total Cost
Family Income MO Public $23,126 MO Private $45,947
$0 - $30k $10,103 $16,495
$30,001 – $48k $10,605 $16,747
$48,001 – $75k $12,287 $18,981
$75,001 – $110k $15,861 $22,123
$110,001+ $16,773 $26,688

Public vs. Private Averages

This table shows the average total cost of attendance for the Missouri public and private colleges we have included in our analysis. The costs include a breakdown of the average net price paid by family income. Notice that the average private college is $7,000-$10,000 more than the average public school, depending on your income bracket. It is important to stress that these are averages. Most families will not be average, and their individual circumstances could be drastically different. I encourage all families to work with their preferred colleges to get information specific to their family.

Below are similar charts for each individual private and public college in Missouri. Click a school to view its complete chart.

Public MO Schools Cost Breakdown

  • University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,306 $9,071
    Room and Board $9,196 $9,358
    Books $1,250 $1,250
    Other Expenses $2,464 $2,513
    Total $21,216 $22,192
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,219 $11,735
    $30,001 - $48k $11,518 $12,048
    $48,001 - $75k $13,552 $14,175
    $75,001 - $110k $16,393 $17,147
    $110,001+ $16,822 $17,596
  • Harris-Stowe State University

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $5,484 $5,868
    Room and Board $9,691 $9,691
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $6,562 $6,562
    Total $22,537 $22,921
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,294 $11,486
    $30,001 - $48k $11,424 $11,619
    $48,001 - $75k $11,228 $11,419
    $75,001 - $110k $15,847 $16,117
    $110,001+ $11,975 $12,179
  • Lincoln University

    Jefferson City
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,370 $8,370
    Room and Board $9,122 $9,260
    Books $2,000 $2,000
    Other Expenses $3,052 $3,052
    Total $22,544 $22,682
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,097 $9,153
    $30,001 - $48k $10,123 $10,185
    $48,001 - $75k $12,054 $12,128
    $75,001 - $110k $12,907 $12,986
    $110,001+ $14,971 $15,063
  • Missouri Southern State University

    Joplin
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $6,964 $7,244
    Room and Board $7,209 $7,678
    Books $902 $902
    Other Expenses $3,389 $3,459
    Total $18,464 $19,283
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $8,132 $8,493
    $30,001 - $48k $8,646 $9,030
    $48,001 - $75k $10,109 $10,557
    $75,001 - $110k $13,063 $13,642
    $110,001+ $12,629 $13,189
  • Missouri Western State University

    Saint Joseph
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,875 $8,875
    Room and Board $10,030 $10,200
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,670 $2,670
    Total $22,575 $22,745
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,752 $10,833
    $30,001 - $48k $11,480 $11,566
    $48,001 - $75k $13,697 $13,800
    $75,001 - $110k $15,937 $16,057
    $110,001+ $16,904 $17,031
  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    Columbia
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,723 $11,475
    Room and Board $10,668 $10,796
    Books $1,032 $1,032
    Other Expenses $5,288 $5,350
    Total $27,711 $28,653
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,482 $13,940
    $30,001 - $48k $12,992 $13,434
    $48,001 - $75k $14,056 $14,534
    $75,001 - $110k $19,568 $20,233
    $110,001+ $23,533 $24,333
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City

    Kansas City
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,145 $10,599
    Room and Board $11,748 $11,992
    Books $770 $770
    Other Expenses $3,556 $3,994
    Total $26,219 $27,355
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,460 $10,913
    $30,001 - $48k $10,985 $11,461
    $48,001 - $75k $12,002 $12,522
    $75,001 - $110k $17,071 $17,811
    $110,001+ $19,281 $20,116
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology

    Rolla
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,165 $10,813
    Room and Board $10,722 $11,028
    Books $690 $782
    Other Expenses $2,310 $2,328
    Total $23,887 $24,951
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $8,071 $8,431
    $30,001 - $48k $8,340 $8,711
    $48,001 - $75k $12,597 $13,158
    $75,001 - $110k $15,041 $15,711
    $110,001+ $15,340 $16,023
  • University of Missouri-St Louis

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,573 $11,214
    Room and Board $10,432 $10,606
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $4,738 $5,694
    Total $26,743 $28,514
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $8,692 $9,268
    $30,001 - $48k $9,582 $10,217
    $48,001 - $75k $8,724 $9,302
    $75,001 - $110k $16,818 $17,932
    $110,001+ $17,934 $19,122
  • Truman State University

    Kirksville
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,299 $8,689
    Room and Board $9,185 $9,313
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $3,800 $3,800
    Total $22,284 $22,802
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $6,650 $6,805
    $30,001 - $48k $8,271 $8,463
    $48,001 - $75k $10,901 $11,154
    $75,001 - $110k $12,530 $12,821
    $110,001+ $14,448 $14,784
  • Northwest Missouri State University

    Maryville
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,500 $8,852
    Room and Board $9,270 $9,548
    Books $400 $400
    Other Expenses $2,575 $2,575
    Total $20,745 $21,375
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,338 $10,652
    $30,001 - $48k $10,413 $10,729
    $48,001 - $75k $12,300 $12,674
    $75,001 - $110k $16,629 $17,134
    $110,001+ $17,336 $17,862
  • Southeast Missouri State University

    Cape Girardeau
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,033 $8,715
    Room and Board $9,511 $9,974
    Books $637 $644
    Other Expenses $4,816 $4,941
    Total $22,997 $24,274
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,684 $11,277
    $30,001 - $48k $11,349 $11,979
    $48,001 - $75k $13,232 $13,967
    $75,001 - $110k $16,641 $17,565
    $110,001+ $17,768 $18,755
  • Missouri State University-Springfield

    Springfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,938 $8,294
    Room and Board $9,284 $9,436
    Books $1,314 $1,200
    Other Expenses $4,184 $4,238
    Total $22,720 $23,168
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,473 $12,719
    $30,001 - $48k $12,746 $12,997
    $48,001 - $75k $15,281 $15,582
    $75,001 - $110k $17,749 $18,099
    $110,001+ $19,112 $19,489

Private MO Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Avila University

    Kansas City
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $21,115 $21,740
    Room and Board $8,815 $7,516
    Books $1,104 $0
    Other Expenses $2,168 $2,250
    Total $33,202 $31,506
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,238 $14,460
    $30,001 - $48k $16,111 $15,288
    $48,001 - $75k $19,460 $18,466
    $75,001 - $110k $22,159 $21,027
    $110,001+ $22,244 $21,108
  • Columbia College

    Columbia
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $24,320 $23,840
    Room and Board $8,500 $8,500
    Books $1,238 $480
    Other Expenses $4,576 $4,544
    Total $38,634 $37,364
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $27,436 $26,534
    $30,001 - $48k $27,035 $26,146
    $48,001 - $75k $24,194 $23,399
    $75,001 - $110k $24,903 $24,084
    $110,001+ $22,407 $21,670
  • Cottey College

    Nevada
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $22,770 $23,114
    Room and Board $7,800 $7,918
    Books $1,100 $1,100
    Other Expenses $2,644 $2,653
    Total $34,314 $34,785
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,629 $17,871
    $30,001 - $48k $13,294 $13,476
    $48,001 - $75k $15,338 $15,549
    $75,001 - $110k $22,087 $22,390
    $110,001+ $15,301 $15,511
  • Culver-Stockton College

    Canton
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $27,740 $28,495
    Room and Board $8,865 $9,045
    Books $1,100 $1,100
    Other Expenses $3,696 $3,778
    Total $41,401 $42,418
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,418 $17,846
    $30,001 - $48k $19,117 $19,587
    $48,001 - $75k $21,395 $21,921
    $75,001 - $110k $23,843 $24,429
    $110,001+ $23,446 $24,022
  • Drury University

    Springfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $31,215 $32,430
    Room and Board $8,194 $9,394
    Books $1,200 $1,240
    Other Expenses $3,200 $3,700
    Total $43,809 $46,764
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,967 $14,909
    $30,001 - $48k $15,617 $16,670
    $48,001 - $75k $16,656 $17,779
    $75,001 - $110k $20,030 $21,381
    $110,001+ $22,890 $24,434
  • Evangel University

    Springfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $25,037 $25,748
    Room and Board $8,776 $9,040
    Books $942 $756
    Other Expenses $4,409 $4,433
    Total $39,164 $39,977
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,517 $17,881
    $30,001 - $48k $16,904 $17,255
    $48,001 - $75k $22,940 $23,416
    $75,001 - $110k $21,963 $22,419
    $110,001+ $23,911 $24,407
  • Fontbonne University

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $27,790 $28,200
    Room and Board $10,495 $10,700
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $4,796 $4,796
    Total $44,081 $44,696
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,554 $14,757
    $30,001 - $48k $12,575 $12,750
    $48,001 - $75k $19,932 $20,210
    $75,001 - $110k $21,788 $22,092
    $110,001+ $27,649 $28,035
  • Hannibal-LaGrange University

    Hannibal
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $24,000 $24,500
    Room and Board $8,300 $8,500
    Books $878 $950
    Other Expenses $3,303 $3,500
    Total $36,481 $37,450
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $22,504 $23,102
    $30,001 - $48k $10,363 $10,638
    $48,001 - $75k $15,149 $15,551
    $75,001 - $110k $16,238 $16,669
    $110,001+ $17,387 $17,849
  • Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $18,100 $18,640
    Room and Board $9,200 $10,200
    Books $1,300 $1,300
    Other Expenses $2,900 $2,900
    Total $31,500 $33,040
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,372 $15,075
    $30,001 - $48k $14,503 $15,212
    $48,001 - $75k $17,373 $18,222
    $75,001 - $110k $18,909 $19,833
    $110,001+ $19,100 $20,034
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $27,166 $27,166
    Room and Board $12,000 $12,000
    Books $3,176 $0
    Other Expenses $6,664 $8,536
    Total $49,006 $47,702
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,294 $19,754
    $30,001 - $48k $20,727 $20,175
    $48,001 - $75k $22,688 $22,084
    $75,001 - $110k $27,178 $26,455
    $110,001+ $27,249 $26,524
  • Missouri Baptist University

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $29,360 $30,548
    Room and Board $10,730 $11,040
    Books $1,298 $1,298
    Other Expenses $2,770 $2,845
    Total $44,158 $45,731
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $22,156 $22,945
    $30,001 - $48k $19,035 $19,713
    $48,001 - $75k $23,162 $23,987
    $75,001 - $110k $22,875 $23,690
    $110,001+ $24,776 $25,659
  • Missouri Valley College

    Marshall
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $21,500 $22,000
    Room and Board $9,800 $10,000
    Books $1,750 $1,800
    Other Expenses $2,170 $2,230
    Total $35,220 $36,030
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $19,539 $19,988
    $30,001 - $48k $18,310 $18,731
    $48,001 - $75k $17,362 $17,761
    $75,001 - $110k $18,279 $18,699
    $110,001+ $17,735 $18,143
  • College of the Ozarks

    Point Lookout
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $19,960 $19,960
    Room and Board $7,900 $7,900
    Books $1,100 $1,100
    Other Expenses $2,460 $2,496
    Total $31,420 $31,456
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $7,937 $7,946
    $30,001 - $48k $6,694 $6,702
    $48,001 - $75k $7,156 $7,164
    $75,001 - $110k $5,897 $5,904
    $110,001+ $0 $0
  • Park University

    Parkville
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $11,929 $12,280
    Room and Board $7,644 $8,084
    Books $1,485 $1,485
    Other Expenses $3,500 $3,500
    Total $24,558 $25,349
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,498 $14,965
    $30,001 - $48k $14,697 $15,170
    $48,001 - $75k $17,482 $18,045
    $75,001 - $110k $19,098 $19,713
    $110,001+ $18,248 $18,836
  • Rockhurst University

    Kansas City
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $39,780 $40,480
    Room and Board $9,800 $10,030
    Books $1,530 $2,000
    Other Expenses $4,695 $4,855
    Total $55,805 $57,365
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,354 $14,755
    $30,001 - $48k $18,501 $19,018
    $48,001 - $75k $20,566 $21,141
    $75,001 - $110k $22,782 $23,419
    $110,001+ $25,657 $26,374
  • Saint Louis University

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $47,124 $48,824
    Room and Board $12,920 $13,310
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $3,648 $3,646
    Total $64,892 $66,980
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $21,954 $22,660
    $30,001 - $48k $22,367 $23,087
    $48,001 - $75k $24,051 $24,825
    $75,001 - $110k $26,850 $27,714
    $110,001+ $31,569 $32,585
  • Southwest Baptist University

    Bolivar
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $25,508 $26,128
    Room and Board $8,040 $8,150
    Books $1,500 $1,500
    Other Expenses $2,000 $2,000
    Total $37,048 $37,778
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $16,465 $16,789
    $30,001 - $48k $14,809 $15,101
    $48,001 - $75k $16,988 $17,323
    $75,001 - $110k $20,468 $20,871
    $110,001+ $19,026 $19,401
  • Stephens College

    Columbia
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $23,385 $24,570
    Room and Board $10,586 $11,000
    Books $2,200 $3,000
    Other Expenses $3,080 $4,000
    Total $39,251 $42,570
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $21,982 $23,841
    $30,001 - $48k $26,721 $28,980
    $48,001 - $75k $22,952 $24,893
    $75,001 - $110k $23,225 $25,189
    $110,001+ $23,753 $25,762
  • Washington University in St Louis

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $57,386 $58,866
    Room and Board $17,402 $17,900
    Books $1,144 $1,158
    Other Expenses $3,654 $3,696
    Total $79,586 $81,620
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $3,263 $3,346
    $30,001 - $48k $4,928 $5,054
    $48,001 - $75k $9,248 $9,484
    $75,001 - $110k $27,028 $27,719
    $110,001+ $50,273 $51,558
  • Webster University

    Saint Louis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $28,700 $28,700
    Room and Board $11,120 $11,120
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $5,812 $5,812
    Total $46,632 $46,632
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,111 $20,111
    $30,001 - $48k $19,512 $19,512
    $48,001 - $75k $22,643 $22,643
    $75,001 - $110k $25,988 $25,988
    $110,001+ $27,742 $27,742
  • Westminster College

    Fulton
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,880 $32,124
    Room and Board $10,842 $11,414
    Books $1,100 $1,100
    Other Expenses $4,170 $4,344
    Total $46,992 $48,982
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,589 $21,461
    $30,001 - $48k $20,728 $21,606
    $48,001 - $75k $21,190 $22,087
    $75,001 - $110k $23,070 $24,047
    $110,001+ $27,065 $28,211
  • William Jewell College

    Liberty
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $34,450 $19,310
    Room and Board $10,220 $9,860
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $3,868 $3,868
    Total $49,338 $33,838
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,074 $10,338
    $30,001 - $48k $13,939 $9,560
    $48,001 - $75k $15,078 $10,341
    $75,001 - $110k $21,488 $14,737
    $110,001+ $24,368 $16,713
  • William Woods University

    Fulton
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $25,930 $26,730
    Room and Board $9,990 $10,190
    Books $1,300 $1,300
    Other Expenses $6,562 $6,782
    Total $43,782 $45,002
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $21,505 $22,104
    $30,001 - $48k $22,473 $23,099
    $48,001 - $75k $23,515 $24,170
    $75,001 - $110k $24,879 $25,572
    $110,001+ $25,509 $26,220
 

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