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University of Missouri-Columbia

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,475

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Columbia 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

$30,450

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia was $18,249. 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 Mizzou

Mizzou net price calculator

$18,249

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 Mizzou 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 $18,249 $1,319 (8%) $13,482 $12,992 $14,056 $19,568 $23,533
2021 $16,930 $1,080 (7%) $11,005 $11,386 $13,715 $19,956 $22,791
2020 $15,850 $1,983 (11%) $10,940 $11,595 $13,145 $19,595 $22,868
2019 $17,833 $71 $13,236 $14,246 $16,343 $20,314 $23,592
2018 $17,762 $1,445 (9%) $13,234 $14,032 $16,745 $20,200 $23,074
2017 $16,317 $291 (2%) $12,060 $12,746 $15,203 $19,545 $21,444
2016 $16,026 $846 (5%) $11,896 $13,090 $15,077 $19,222 $20,944
2015 $16,872 $12 $13,035 $13,858 $15,936 $19,056 $21,119
2014 $16,884 -- $12,731 $13,789 $16,014 $19,118 $20,464

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Missouri-Columbia'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 $27,977 $814 (3%) $11,475 $15,470 $1,032
2021 $27,163 $34 $10,723 $15,408 $1,032
2020 $27,197 $431 (2%) $10,477 $15,460 $1,260
2019 $26,766 $155 $9,972 $15,562 $1,232
2018 $26,611 $695 (3%) $9,787 $15,452 $1,372
2017 $25,916 $1,733 (7%) $9,518 $15,054 $1,344
2016 $24,183 $586 (2%) $9,509 $13,550 $1,124
2015 $23,597 $654 (3%) $9,433 $13,050 $1,114
2014 $22,943 $556 (2%) $9,415 - $946
2013 $22,387 -- $9,257 - $930

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Mizzou provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 6,898 dormitories available to its students at $6,710 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Mizzou is $746 per month.
Does Mizzou provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Mizzou for one academic year is $3,500, which works out to $389 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Mizzou estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,032.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Mizzou 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: $5,350
  • If living off-campus, with family: $8,536
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,350
How much is Mizzou application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $55 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Mizzou offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Missouri-Columbia cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $334 $415
For out-of-state students $966 $1,135

Housing and Meal

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $3,500 $6,710 N/A 0 6,898
2021 $3,760 $6,550 N/A 0 6,392
2020 $3,760 $6,550 N/A 0 6,392
2019 $3,760 $6,620 N/A 0 5,644
2018 $3,035 $7,641 N/A 0 5,348
2017 $3,035 $7,263 N/A 0 6,287
2016 $2,952 $6,856 N/A 0 7,275

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Missouri-Columbia 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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