Missouri State Part-Time Cost Report

How Much Does It Cost to Study at Missouri State University-Springfield on a Part-Time Basis?

Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Missouri State University-Springfield, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.

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Missouri State Cost Per Credit Hour
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Options to Finance Your Education

What Does Missouri State Charge Per Credit Hour?

$290 In-State Per Credit Hour

$621 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $290 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $621 a credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$290	$621

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University-Springfield appear below.

Required fees account for added up to $1,382 in-state and $1,382 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$8,120	$17,388
Fees	$1,382	$1,382
Total	$9,502	$18,770

The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.

How Has Tuition Changed at Missouri State Recently?

Tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield has moved over the last few reported years.

Year	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State Tuition
Three Years Ago	$7,196	$15,400
Two Years Ago	$7,476	$16,016
One Year Ago	$7,812	$16,716
Most Recent Year	$8,120	$17,388

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $19,524 in the following year.

Don’t Ignore Cost Increases

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Budget for the Real Multi-Year Total

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the later years don’t catch you off guard.

Ways to Pay for Your Missouri State Education

The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For information on financial aid at Missouri State University-Springfield, see the Missouri State University-Springfield Financial Aid page.

If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Missouri State University-Springfield Tuition & Fees page.