by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Missouri - Columbia, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Mizzou cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia ran about $30,450 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of Missouri get a discount and only needed to pay $11,475 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $28,992 | $1,458 | $30,450 |
| In-State | $10,017 | $1,458 | $11,475 |
Mizzou tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $30,450 for out-of-state undergrads, University of Missouri - Columbia is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Mizzou only charges $11,475 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Mizzou compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| 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 Missouri - Columbia Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 4.81% for the past five years, Missouri residents could expect to pay $12,605 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 Mizzou to be $25,816, and $54,175 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 4.04%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $32,962 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $67,257 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Mizzou, and $140,062 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mizzou.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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