by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Missouri Southern State University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,840 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,604. All in all, an on-campus student at Missouri Southern State University paid roughly $17,471 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Missouri Southern State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,791 | $17,792 |
| — Housing | $4,840 | |
| — Meals | $3,604 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,459 | $7,279 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,221 | $1,221 |
| Total | $17,471 | $26,292 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $76,536 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Missouri Southern State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,137 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,083 |
| One Year Ago | $11,475 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,791 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,424 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,088 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,786 |
| Four Years From Now * | $15,518 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 5.0% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $18,104 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $20,198 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $18,768 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $76,536 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $36,872 over a two-year associate program.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers 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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,039 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |