The Cheapest Colleges in Missouri by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
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.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Colorado Technical University Kansas CityNorth Kansas City, Private For Profit |
$10,700 | NA | NA |
#2 Grantham UniversityKansas City, Private For Profit |
$15,248 | NA | NA |
#3 University of Phoenix Springfield CampusSpringfield, Private For Profit |
$16,400 | NA | NA |
#4 Messenger CollegeJoplin, Private Not For Profit |
$17,250 | NA | NA |
#5 University of Phoenix Kansas City CampusKansas City, Private For Profit |
$17,550 | NA | NA |
#6 Calvary Bible College and Theological SeminaryKansas City, Private Not For Profit |
$18,132 | 53 | 69 |
#7 University of Phoenix St Louis CampusSaint Louis, Private For Profit |
$18,630 | NA | NA |
#8 Central Christian College of the BibleMoberly, Private Not For Profit |
$18,990 | NA | NA |
#9 Vatterott College BerkeleyBerkeley, Private For Profit |
$19,387 | NA | NA |
#10 Central Bible CollegeSpringfield, Private Not For Profit |
$19,404 | NA | NA |
#11 Brown Mackie College St LouisFenton, Private For Profit |
$19,638 | NA | NA |
#12 Vatterott College Sunset HillsSunset Hills, Private For Profit |
$20,725 | NA | NA |
#13 Saint Louis Christian CollegeFlorissant, Private Not For Profit |
$20,950 | 35 | 71 |
#14 Harris Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis, Public Not For Profit |
$20,991 | NA | NA |
#15 Ozark Christian CollegeJoplin, Private Not For Profit |
$21,330 | NA | NA |
#16 Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City, Private Not For Profit |
$21,790 | NA | NA |
#17 Park UniversityParkville, Private Not For Profit |
$21,849 | NA | NA |
#18 Stevens Institute of Business & ArtsSaint Louis, Private For Profit |
$22,368 | NA | NA |
#19 Baptist Bible College and Graduate SchoolSpringfield, Private Not For Profit |
$23,290 | NA | NA |
#20 Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, Public Not For Profit |
$23,416 | 31 | 25 |