College is a major investment. Missouri State’s philosophy is that a quality education should be within the financial reach of all students. MSU’s total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and well below the national average. MSU also has an emphasis on helping graduates get good jobs.
Missouri State Keeps Costs Within Reach
Source: Information reported in January 2019 regarding graduates during the 2017-18 academic year using National Association of College and Employers (NACE) standards and protocols
Source: Missouri State fall semester 2019 census enrollment figures
| Institution | 2019-20 |
|---|---|
| University of Missouri–St. Louis | $10,896 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $10,420 |
| University of Missouri–Columbia | $10,327 |
| University of Missouri–Kansas City | $10,324 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,298 |
| Truman State University | $8,120 |
| University of Central Missouri | $7,965 |
| Lincoln University | $7,910 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $7,800 |
| Missouri State University | $7,588 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $7,289 |
| Missouri Western State University | $7,250 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $6,234 |
Sources: College Board and Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development