Undergraduate Tuition, Costs and Fees
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Our total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and well below the national average.
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Typical costs
The following table provides typical basic costs for an undergraduate student living
on campus, both for a semester (15 hours) and for an academic year (fall and spring
semesters combined, 30 hours). This chart is based on 2025–26 tuition and fees.
| Missouri resident 15 credit hours (one semester) |
Missouri resident 30 credit hours (fall and spring semesters) |
Non-Missouri resident 15 credit hours (one semester) |
Non-Missouri resident 30 credit hours (fall and spring semesters) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees* | $5,741 | $11,482 | $5,741 | $11,482 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $0 | $0 | $5,160** | $10,320** |
| Food and housing (average)*** | $5,639 | $11,278 | $5,639 | $11,278 |
| Books and supplies**** | $600 | $1,200 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Total | $11,980 | $23,960 | $17,140 | $34,280 |
* Costs shown are based on 15 credit hours per semester using the basic tuition of
$302 per credit hour for Missouri residents ($646 for nonresidents) and include student
services fees ($836 per semester for full-time students) and average college 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.
Personal expenses
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.
Detailed tuition and fees
Access a comprehensive listing of tuition, student services and enrollment fees. For additional details on program-specific costs, contact the department for your area of study.
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Actual costs may vary
The figures provided are typical basic costs for planning purposes only and are subject to change. These estimates do not represent your final cost at Missouri State; actual expenses vary by student, based on credit hours, academic program, lifestyle and other factors. To get your final costs, contact the specific area of study you are interested in.
For official tuition rates, per credit hour costs or fee explanations, please refer to the detailed tuition and fees.