The Cheapest Colleges in Missouri by Out of State Total Cost for 2021
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 2018/2019 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 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2019/2020 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#21 Ranken Technical CollegeSaint Louis, Private Not For Profit |
$22,589 | NA | NA |
#22 Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, Public Not For Profit |
$23,442 | 42 | 48 |
#23 National American University IndependenceIndependence, Private For Profit |
$23,514 | NA | NA |
#24 National American University Zona RosaKansas City, Private For Profit |
$23,532 | NA | NA |
#25 National American University Lee's SummitLee Summit, Private For Profit |
$23,532 | NA | NA |
#26 DeVry University MissouriKansas City, Private For Profit |
$23,669 | NA | NA |
#27 Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, Public Not For Profit |
$23,728 | NA | NA |
#28 Missouri TechSaint Charles, Private For Profit |
$23,880 | NA | NA |
#29 Cox CollegeSpringfield, Private Not For Profit |
$24,062 | NA | NA |
#30 Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, Public Not For Profit |
$24,180 | NA | NA |
#31 Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, Public Not For Profit |
$24,260 | NA | NA |
#32 Hickey CollegeSaint Louis, Private For Profit |
$24,410 | NA | NA |
#33 University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, Public Not For Profit |
$24,927 | 48 | 34 |
#34 Truman State UniversityKirksville, Public Not For Profit |
$25,326 | 63 | 86 |
#35 Missouri State University SpringfieldSpringfield, Public Not For Profit |
$26,314 | 44 | 24 |
#36 College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, Private Not For Profit |
$28,360 | 54 | 93 |
#37 Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, Private Not For Profit |
$28,550 | 35 | 21 |
#38 Avila UniversityKansas City, Private Not For Profit |
$30,352 | 46 | 42 |
#39 Cottey CollegeNevada, Private Not For Profit |
$30,560 | 68 | 86 |
#40 Chamberlain College of Nursing MissouriSt. Louis, Private For Profit |
$32,115 | NA | NA |