Missouri State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,294

Cost of attendance at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,498

Cost of attendance at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Missouri State University-Springfield was $16,501. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Missouri State

Missouri State net price calculator

$16,501

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Missouri State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$16,501	$303 (2%)	$12,473	$12,746	$15,281	$17,749	$19,112
2021	$16,804	$670 (4%)	$12,381	$13,144	$15,950	$17,994	$19,206
2020	$16,134	$351 (2%)	$12,527	$13,488	$16,204	$18,298	$19,163
2019	$15,783	$610 (4%)	$12,401	$12,878	$16,170	$18,248	$18,953
2018	$15,173	$311 (2%)	$12,479	$12,865	$15,352	$17,164	$18,386
2017	$14,862	$347 (2%)	$12,114	$12,549	$15,233	$17,372	$18,099
2016	$14,515	$323 (2%)	$11,699	$12,947	$15,237	$16,882	$17,497
2015	$14,192	$282 (2%)	$11,872	$12,511	$14,896	$16,406	$17,241
2014	$13,910	--	$11,559	$12,573	$15,596	$16,484	$17,184

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Missouri State University-Springfield's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,168	$448 (2%)	$8,294	$13,674	$1,200
2021	$22,720	$861 (4%)	$7,938	$13,468	$1,314
2020	$21,859	$77	$7,588	$12,983	$1,288
2019	$21,782	$720 (3%)	$7,376	$13,156	$1,250
2018	$21,062	$580 (3%)	$7,306	$12,656	$1,100
2017	$20,482	$186	$7,060	$12,322	$1,100
2016	$20,296	$450 (2%)	$7,060	$12,136	$1,100
2015	$19,846	$595 (3%)	$7,008	$11,838	$1,000
2014	$19,251	$134	$6,908	$11,343	$1,000
2013	$19,117	--	$6,792	$11,325	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Missouri State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,476 dormitories available to its students at $6,704 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Missouri State is $745 per month.
Does Missouri State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Missouri State for one academic year is $3,154, which works out to $350 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Missouri State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Missouri State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,238

If living off-campus, with family: $4,238

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,238
How much is Missouri State application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $55.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Missouri State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Missouri State University-Springfield cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$257	$320
For out-of-state students	$550	$640

Housing and Meal

Missouri State University-Springfield offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Missouri State University-Springfield for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,154	$6,704	N/A	14	3,476
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,284	0	3,490
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,128	21	3,863
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,755	0	4,054
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,537	0	4,080
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,288	0	4,080
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,130	0	4,017

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Missouri State University-Springfield during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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