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Missouri College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

Tuition trends by school type and level for Missouri colleges

There are 83 four-year colleges and universities in Missouri—15 public institutions and 68 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $10,336, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $20,165. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 5.25% and out-of-state costs changed by 4.79%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 46.73% (in-state) and 38.02% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $21,951 in 2025. That is a 3.11% change from last year and 10.13% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $10,656, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $19,159. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 4.41% and out-of-state costs changed by 4.53%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 41.52% (in-state) and 24.30% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $16,047 in 2025. That is a 3.19% change from last year and 32.08% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.11% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 5.25% (higher by 2.15 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 4.79% (higher by 1.68 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 10.13%, compared with public in-state 46.73% (higher by 36.60 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 38.02% (higher by 27.89 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 3.19% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 4.41% (higher by 1.21 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 4.53% (higher by 1.34 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 32.08%, compared with public graduate in-state 41.52% (higher by 9.45 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 24.30% (lower by 7.78 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $26,182 (public in-state), $36,011 (public out-of-state), and $37,798 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 5.14%, 4.91%, and 3.92%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 40.16% (public in-state), 37.21% (public out-of-state), and 19.74% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $28,683 (public in-state), $38,512 (public out-of-state), and $40,298 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 6.64%, 6.04%, and 5.04%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 49.94% (public in-state), 44.26% (public out-of-state), and 25.86% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Missouri Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Missouri from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Missouri and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Missouri public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $10,336 which has increased by 46.73% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $20,165 which has risen by 38.02%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.80% while last year increase rate was 4.79%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Missouri Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$7,139$7,205$7,421$7,605$7,971$8,226$8,670$9,013$9,820$10,336
Year-to-Year Rates1.34%0.93%3.00%2.48%4.81%3.19%5.40%3.96%8.96%5.25%
Cumulative Rates1.34%2.28%5.36%7.97%13.16%16.78%23.08%27.95%39.41%46.73%
Out-of-State Costs$14,848$15,163$15,666$16,077$16,849$17,333$18,037$18,681$19,244$20,165
Year-to-Year Rates1.63%2.12%3.32%2.62%4.81%2.87%4.06%3.57%3.01%4.79%
Cumulative Rates1.63%3.78%7.23%10.04%15.33%18.64%23.46%27.87%31.72%38.02%
For private schools in Missouri state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $21,951 which has increased by 10.13% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.01% while last year increase rate was 3.11%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Missouri Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$20,304$21,166$21,554$19,902$21,533$20,220$20,005$20,044$21,290$21,951
Year-to-Year Rates1.87%4.25%1.83%-7.66%8.19%-6.10%-1.06%0.20%6.22%3.11%
Cumulative Rates1.87%6.19%8.14%-0.15%8.03%1.45%0.37%0.56%6.82%10.13%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Missouri public schools are $10,656 which has increased by 41.52% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $19,159 which has risen by 24.30%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.43% while last year increase rate was 4.53%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Missouri Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$7,651$7,862$8,304$8,398$8,751$8,832$9,020$9,337$10,206$10,656
Year-to-Year Rates1.61%2.75%5.62%1.14%4.20%0.93%2.13%3.51%9.31%4.41%
Cumulative Rates1.61%4.41%10.28%11.54%16.22%17.30%19.80%24.01%35.55%41.52%
Out-of-State Costs$15,567$16,113$17,154$16,970$17,287$17,217$17,265$17,880$18,328$19,159
Year-to-Year Rates1.00%3.51%6.46%-1.07%1.87%-0.40%0.28%3.56%2.51%4.53%
Cumulative Rates1.00%4.54%11.30%10.10%12.15%11.70%12.01%16.00%18.91%24.30%
For private graduate schools in Missouri state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $16,047 which has increased by 32.08% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.20767% while last year increase rate was 3.19%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Missouri Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$12,501$12,840$13,344$13,372$14,280$13,852$14,138$14,389$15,551$16,047
Year-to-Year Rates2.89%2.71%3.93%0.21%6.79%-3.00%2.06%1.78%8.07%3.19%
Cumulative Rates2.89%5.68%9.83%10.06%17.54%14.02%16.36%18.43%27.99%32.08%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Missouri college cost trends.
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