Undergraduate Tuition, Costs and Fees
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Typical costs
Our total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and well below the national average.
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Typical basic costs
The following table provides typical basic costs for an undergraduate student living on campus, both for a semester (14 hours) and for an academic year (fall and spring semesters combined, 28 hours). This chart is based on 2024–25 tuition and fees.
| Missouri resident 14 credit hours (one semester) |
Missouri resident 28 credit hours (fall and spring semesters) |
Non-Missouri resident 14 credit hours (one semester) |
Non-Missouri resident 28 credit hours (fall and spring semesters) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees* | $4,751 | $9,502 | $4,751 | $9,502 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $0 | $0 | $4,634** | $9,268** |
| Food and housing (average)*** | $5,503 | $11,006 | $5,503 | $11,006 |
| Books and supplies**** | $600 | $1,200 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Total | $10,854 | $21,708 | $15,488 | $30,976 |
* Costs shown are based on 14 credit hours per semester using the basic tuition of
$290 per credit hour for Missouri residents ($621 for nonresidents) and include student
services fees ($691 per semester for full-time students). Some programs charge additional
fees for their courses and some courses have supplemental fees.
** You may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver to cover this amount.
*** The housing and meals rate shown is representative. The university offers a wide
range of options. For details on residence halls and housing and meals costs visit
ResLife.MissouriState.edu
**** The cost of books and supplies will vary based on factors such as a student’s
course load, the decision to buy new or used books and whether books are resold at
the end of the semester.
You should also plan for your personal expenses. The office of student financial aid establishes a cost of attendance that is used in making financial aid awards. It includes the above costs and an estimate for personal expenses.
Actual expenses vary by student, based on credit hours, academic program, lifestyle and other factors.
Veterans: Pursuing your degree
You’ve served our country. Now we’re here to serve you. Visit with staff from the
Oldham Family Veteran Student Center to get the most out of your tuition benefits.