by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of Central Missouri charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on UCM costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At University of Central Missouri the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $16,815 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,078 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,495 | $1,320 | $16,815 |
| In-State | $7,758 | $1,320 | $9,078 |
University of Central Missouri tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of Central Missouri cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $16,815 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, University of Central Missouri is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Missouri pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Missouri pay an average of $9,078 a year to attend UCM, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Central Missouri compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Central Missouri Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 5.77% for the past five years, Missouri residents could expect to pay $10,147 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UCM to be $20,879, and $44,236 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 5.25% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $18,631 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $38,241 for two years and $80,603 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCM.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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