by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Missouri Southern State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Missouri Southern State University were $8,960 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,080. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for amounted to $840 in-state and $840 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,120 | $16,240 |
| Fees | $840 | $840 |
| Total | $8,960 | $17,080 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Missouri Southern State University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Missouri Southern State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Missouri Southern State University sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Missouri Southern State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Missouri Southern State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,244 | $14,836 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,026 | $16,052 |
| One Year Ago | $7,840 | $15,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,120 | $16,240 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Missouri Southern has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $17,690 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 7.59%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,639. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.94%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,923.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,639 | $17,923 |
| In 2 Years | $10,370 | $18,807 |
| In 3 Years | $11,156 | $19,735 |
| In 4 Years | $12,002 | $20,709 |
| In 5 Years | $12,912 | $21,731 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $77,174, compared with about $43,167 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Missouri Southern State University, see the Missouri Southern State University Financial Aid page.
