MoWest 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,875

Cost of attendance at Missouri Western State University 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

$15,400

Cost of attendance at Missouri Western State University 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 Western State University was $13,090. 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 MoWest

MoWest net price calculator

$13,090

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 MoWest 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	$13,090	$2,650 (25%)	$10,752	$11,480	$13,697	$15,937	$16,904
2021	$10,440	$57	$8,393	$9,372	$11,506	$14,469	$15,706
2020	$10,383	$190 (2%)	$8,762	$9,096	$11,336	$14,235	$15,169
2019	$10,193	$274 (3%)	$8,528	$8,536	$11,330	$13,368	$15,184
2018	$10,467	$743 (8%)	$8,726	$8,666	$11,286	$14,174	$14,793
2017	$9,724	$209 (2%)	$8,241	$8,235	$11,127	$12,946	$14,057
2016	$9,933	$88	$8,528	$8,391	$11,461	$13,487	$14,095
2015	$10,021	$369 (4%)	$8,780	$8,814	$11,396	$13,016	$13,455
2014	$9,652	--	$8,422	$8,807	$10,457	$12,300	$12,439

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Missouri Western State University'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	$22,745	$170	$8,875	$12,870	$1,000
2021	$22,575	$1,560 (7%)	$8,875	$12,700	$1,000
2020	$21,015	$440 (2%)	$8,225	$11,790	$1,000
2019	$20,575	$610 (3%)	$7,960	$11,615	$1,000
2018	$19,965	$270 (1%)	$7,570	$11,395	$1,000
2017	$19,695	$575 (3%)	$7,330	$11,365	$1,000
2016	$19,120	$515 (3%)	$7,090	$11,230	$800
2015	$18,605	$580 (3%)	$6,790	$11,015	$800
2014	$18,025	$648 (4%)	$6,400	$10,825	$800
2013	$17,377	--	$6,007	$10,570	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does MoWest provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,239 dormitories available to its students at $5,024 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MoWest is $558 per month.
Does MoWest provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at MoWest for one academic year is $4,770, which works out to $530 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MoWest estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MoWest 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: $2,670

If living off-campus, with family: $2,670

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,670
How much is MoWest application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MoWest offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Missouri Western State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$230	$380
For out-of-state students	$484	$650

Housing and Meal

Missouri Western State University 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 Western State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,770	$5,024	N/A	99	1,239
2021	$4,601	$5,024	N/A	99	1,258
2020	$3,784	$5,133	N/A	0	1,255
2019	$3,658	$4,690	N/A	21	1,336
2018	$3,458	$4,644	N/A	21	1,336
2017	$3,326	$4,508	N/A	21	1,342
2016	$3,214	$4,376	N/A	21	1,336

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Missouri Western State University 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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