College Costs in Missouri

The 2024 Directory of Missouri Colleges and Prices

Missouri Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2024

How much does it cost to attend college in Missouri?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Missouri was $14,673 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $579 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Missouri in the middle of the pack as the 26th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$822 from the 2019-2020 average of $15,495 and represents a -5.3% 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 109 colleges and universities in Missouri, the most popular being University of Missouri Columbia with 26,259 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $10,452. Washington University in St Louis is the most expensive in Missouri with an in-state tuition of $59,420.

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.


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Washington University in St Louis
W
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$59,420 Tuition

#20 Best Colleges in America

  • 17,012enrollment
  • $23,432net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$10,452 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

Missouri State University Springfield
M
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$7,476 Tuition

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 22,535enrollment
  • $17,677net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 973-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$49,800 Tuition

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 15,755enrollment
  • $29,651net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Lindenwood University
L
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$19,100 Tuition

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,000enrollment
  • $18,016net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Northwest Missouri State University
N
Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,015 Tuition

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Truman State University
T
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$8,690 Tuition

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,960enrollment
  • $13,993net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Drury University
D
Springfield, MO
 

Drury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$32,500 Tuition

#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $20,996net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

Rockhurst University
R
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$40,700 Tuition

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,405enrollment
  • $22,994net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1288SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

Webster University
W
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$29,640 Tuition

#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 6,396enrollment
  • $23,069net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1026-1315SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

College of the Ozarks
O
Point Lookout, MO

College of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$19,800 Tuition

 

  • 1,487enrollment
  • $12,611net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1234SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Maryville University of Saint Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$24,766 Tuition

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,959enrollment
  • $26,757net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

University of Missouri Kansas City
M
Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,332 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,703enrollment
  • $14,739net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1245-1550SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Lincoln University
L
HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,020 Tuition

 

  • 1,833enrollment
  • $11,199net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

University of Missouri St Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$11,693 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,181enrollment
  • $13,211net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Harris Stowe State University
H
HBCU
Saint Louis, MO

Harris Stowe State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,424 Tuition

 

  • 1,084enrollment
  • $10,239net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

Columbia College
C
Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$24,326 Tuition

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Missouri University of Science and Technology
M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,696 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,080enrollment
  • $14,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1