by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri came in at $10,050 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $18,600. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $1,500 in-state and $1,500 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,550 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $10,050 | $18,600 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would University of Central Missouri cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Central Missouri costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Central Missouri sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the University of Central Missouri Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Central Missouri has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,747 | $15,495 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,040 | $16,080 |
| One Year Ago | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,550 | $17,100 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UCM has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $19,102 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.48%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,399. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.41%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $19,234.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,399 | $19,234 |
| In 2 Years | $10,760 | $19,890 |
| In 3 Years | $11,133 | $20,568 |
| In 4 Years | $11,519 | $21,269 |
| In 5 Years | $11,919 | $21,994 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $80,961, versus roughly $43,811 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Central Missouri, go to the University of Central Missouri Financial Aid page.
