Missouri Out of State Total Cost Ranking

The Cheapest Colleges in Missouri by Out of State Total Cost for 2023

Cheapest Colleges in Missouri by Out of State Total Cost

If you're looking for an affordable university in Missouri but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Missouri for international students.

Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Missouri list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.

Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Missouri tuition ranking.

The most affordable four year colleges in Missouri are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.

What is the cheapest college in Missouri? Leading the colleges list is Colorado Technical University Kansas City in North Kansas City with an out of state total cost of $10,700.

Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.

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Missouri's Cheapest Colleges by Out of State Total Cost
College Out of State Total Cost Rating Value
#1 Colorado Technical University Kansas City

North Kansas City, Private For Profit

$10,700 NA NA
#2 Grantham University

Kansas City, Private For Profit

$15,248 NA NA
#3 University of Phoenix Springfield Campus

Springfield, Private For Profit

$16,400 NA NA
#4 Messenger College

Joplin, Private Not For Profit

$17,250 NA NA
#5 University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus

Kansas City, Private For Profit

$17,550 NA NA
#6 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Private Not For Profit

$18,132 53 69
#7 University of Phoenix St Louis Campus

Saint Louis, Private For Profit

$18,630 NA NA
#8 Central Christian College of the Bible

Moberly, Private Not For Profit

$18,990 NA NA
#9 Vatterott College Berkeley

Berkeley, Private For Profit

$19,387 NA NA
#10 Central Bible College

Springfield, Private Not For Profit

$19,404 NA NA
#11 Brown Mackie College St Louis

Fenton, Private For Profit

$19,638 NA NA
#12 Vatterott College Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills, Private For Profit

$20,725 NA NA
#13 Saint Louis Christian College

Florissant, Private Not For Profit

$20,950 35 71
#14 Harris Stowe State University

Saint Louis, Public Not For Profit

$20,991 NA NA
#15 Ozark Christian College

Joplin, Private Not For Profit

$21,330 NA NA
#16 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Private Not For Profit

$21,790 NA NA
#17 Park University

Parkville, Private Not For Profit

$21,849 NA NA
#18 Stevens Institute of Business & Arts

Saint Louis, Private For Profit

$22,368 NA NA
#19 Baptist Bible College and Graduate School

Springfield, Private Not For Profit

$23,290 NA NA
#20 Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, Public Not For Profit

$23,416 31 25