Missouri State University-West Plains 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,800

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,880

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$8,757

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-West Plains was $8,123. 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 University-West Plains

Missouri State University-West Plains net price calculator

$8,123

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Missouri State University-West Plains 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	$8,123	$23	$7,478	$7,159	$9,290	$10,012	$7,924
2021	$8,100	$437 (6%)	$7,681	$7,659	$9,076	$10,353	$10,264
2020	$7,663	$111 (1%)	$6,910	$7,785	$9,574	$10,253	$10,076
2019	$7,552	$561 (8%)	$7,540	$7,123	$8,953	$10,611	$9,348
2018	$6,991	$678 (9%)	$7,021	$4,760	$5,198	$12,502
2017	$7,669	$405 (6%)	$7,810		$9,260
2016	$7,264	$3,752 (34%)	$7,315	$6,685	$9,896
2015	$11,016	$2,274 (17%)	$11,228	$11,556	$13,577
2014	$13,290	--	$13,706	$13,030	$14,648

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Missouri State University-West Plains'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	$20,781	$1,776 (9%)	$4,800	$15,148	$833
2021	$19,005	$838 (5%)	$4,620	$13,574	$811
2020	$18,167	$653 (4%)	$4,500	$12,741	$926
2019	$17,514	$1,564 (10%)	$4,305	$12,399	$810
2018	$15,950	$1,014 (7%)	$4,230	$10,564	$1,156
2017	$14,936	$1,211 (7%)	$3,880	$10,020	$1,036
2016	$16,147	$1,491 (10%)	$3,880	$11,255	$1,012
2015	$14,656	$5,240 (26%)	$3,720	$9,986	$950
2014	$19,896	$200	$4,020	$14,936	$940
2013	$20,096	--	$3,624	$15,462	$1,010

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Missouri State University-West Plains? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $6,614 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Missouri State University-West Plains is $735 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Missouri State University-West Plains estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $833.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Missouri State University-West Plains 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: $3,521

If living off-campus, with family: $5,325

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,711
How much is Missouri State University-West Plains application fees?: Missouri State University-West Plains does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Missouri State University-West Plains offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Missouri State University-West Plains cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$136	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$272	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Missouri State University-West Plains requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Missouri State University-West Plains for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$6,614	19	334
2021	N/A	N/A	$6,568	19	334
2020	N/A	N/A	$6,356	19	334
2019	N/A	N/A	$6,118	19	334
2018	N/A	N/A	$5,910	20	334
2017	$2,294	$3,408	N/A	20	60
2016	N/A	N/A	$5,590	20	66

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Missouri State University-West Plains 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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