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Typical Yearly Costs for Undergraduate Students 2008-09
To give you an idea of approximate costs for your first year on campus, below is an example of the expenses for a full-time, undergraduate student living in a residence hall for the 2008-09 academic year. Your personal expenses will vary according to your lifestyle. Additional details regarding costs and fees and information about Missouri State's affordability and value and cost comparisons with state and national averages are also available.
| COSTS, FEES, OR TUITION | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR |
| Required Student Fees for Undergraduate Students* | ||
| Missouri Residents | $3,128 | $6,256 |
| Non-Missouri Residents | $5,768 | $11,536 |
| Room & Board ** | $2,833 | $5,666 |
| Books & Supplies (estimate) *** | $450 | $900 |
| Total | ||
| Missouri Residents | $6,411 | $12,822 |
| Non-Missouri Residents | $9,051 | $18,102 |
Notes:
- Required student fees for 2008-09 were approved by the Missouri State Board of Governors on March 14, 2008, and are subject to change.
- This chart refers to fall and spring semester rates only. See the summer 2009 cost chart.
- * Based on 15 credit hours per semester (includes student services fee of $338/semester). The basic fee per credit hour is $186 for Missouri residents. The fee for non-residents is $362 per credit hour for students taking seven hours or more.
- ** The rate for Freudenberger, Wells, & Woods with a unlimited access meal plan. Please refer to the Residence Life and Services website for further information.
- *** The actual cost of books will vary based on your major, course load and availability of used textbooks. The total cost can be reduced if you resell used books.
- Information about residency for fee purposes
