College Costs in Missouri

The 2025 Directory of Missouri Colleges and Prices

Missouri Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Missouri?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Missouri was $15,357 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $273 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Missouri in the middle of the pack as the 25th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$138 from the 2019-2020 average of $15,495 and represents a -0.89% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Missouri colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 106 colleges and universities in Missouri, the most popular being University of Missouri Columbia with 26,395 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $13,008. Washington University in St Louis is the most expensive in Missouri with an in-state tuition of $61,750.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Missouri Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Stephens College
S
Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$27,000 Tuition

 

  • 532enrollment
  • $23,261net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1270SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

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Southeast Missouri State University
S
Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$8,152 Tuition

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,686enrollment
  • $14,843net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Saint Louis Community College
S
Saint Louis, MO
 

Saint Louis Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,440 Tuition

 

  • 14,627enrollment
  • $7,173net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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William Jewell College
W
Liberty, MO

William Jewell College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$18,600 Tuition

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,408net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 960-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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University of Central Missouri
C
Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$8,325 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 12,788enrollment
  • $15,728net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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St Louis College of Pharmacy
S
Saint Louis, MO

St Louis College of Pharmacy

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$31,320 Tuition

 

  • 631enrollment
  • $33,392net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Avila University
A
Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$38,672 Tuition

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,733enrollment
  • $17,482net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Crowder College
C
Neosho, MO
 

Crowder College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$6,240 Tuition

 

  • 3,865enrollment
  • $5,297net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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State Fair Community College
S
Sedalia, MO
 

State Fair Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,584 Tuition

 

  • 3,754enrollment
  • $7,080net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Kansas City Art Institute
K
Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$42,000 Tuition

 

  • 789enrollment
  • $30,142net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Missouri Western State University
M
Saint Joseph, MO
 

Missouri Western State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,985 Tuition

 

  • 3,817enrollment
  • $12,764net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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Park University
P
Parkville, MO
 

Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$15,500 Tuition

 

  • 6,634enrollment
  • $15,637net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Ozarks Technical Community College
O
Springfield, MO
 

Ozarks Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,512 Tuition

 

  • 11,036enrollment
  • $6,053net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Missouri Southern State University
M
Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$8,400 Tuition

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,090enrollment
  • $11,264net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
S
Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$27,290 Tuition

#13 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $19,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley
M
Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,530 Tuition

 

  • 5,409enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Evangel University
E
Springfield, MO
 

Evangel University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$25,922 Tuition

 

  • 2,157enrollment
  • $18,748net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

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Culver Stockton College
C
Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$29,420 Tuition

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $22,103net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 970-1080SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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