by our College Data Analytics TeamBeing familiar with all the expenses associated with attending college can allow you to make a good college decision. These extra costs of housing, food, and supplies may add up quickly!
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Learn University of Missouri - Kansas City costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, and also meals along with other expenses in the the next table.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,992 | $11,748 |
| — Housing | $7,378 | |
| — Meals | $3,906 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,994 | $4,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| Total | $16,756 | $16,972 |
In the past five years, UMKC housing and dining costs have adjusted 1.4% per year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's developments go on, 2022 incoming freshmen will be charged about $17,066 in room, board and additional expenses in their first year of school. Those students would end up having to pay approximately $17,389 in their second year, and $18,077 in their fourth year.
The entire degree (presuming you graduate on-time) the sum will be somewhere around $70,260 for four years or $34,456 for a two-year stay.
* 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 UMKC 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 UMKC 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 UMKC.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,137 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 15 |
Students who live on campus at University of Missouri - Kansas City will pay as much as $16,756 for living expenses. This cost is close to the nationwide average of $15,282.
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