by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding the many expenses associated with going to college will allow you to make a good financial decision. These extra costs of supplies, room, and board can add up fast!
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The following table outlines average expected prices at Missouri Southern State University for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meal plans as well as other expenses.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,678 | $7,106 |
| — Housing | $4,400 | |
| — Meals | $5,652 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,459 | $4,069 |
| Books and Supplies | $902 | $902 |
| Total | $12,039 | $12,077 |
For the past five years, Missouri Southern meal plans and housing costs have changed 3.1% each year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current developments in housing and meal expenses continue, we predict incoming freshman students in 2022 to spend about $12,356 for their first year of school. By their last year a student might pay an average of $12,682 for an associate degree, and $13,364 for a four-year degree.
Students obtaining their bachelor's degree will end up spending a total of somewhere around $51,423 in housing and dining expenses by the time they complete their degree, while students obtaining their associate degree might pay a total of about $25,039.
* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether Missouri Southern does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like Missouri Southern that offer meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered at Missouri Southern.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 735 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 23 |
The cost of room, board, books, supplies, and other expenses for students living on campus attending Missouri Southern State University is $12,039 which is below the national average of $15,282.
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