by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Missouri Western State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western State University amounted to $10,306 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $20,866. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,996 in-state and $1,996 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,310 | $18,870 |
| Fees | $1,996 | $1,996 |
| Total | $10,306 | $20,866 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Missouri Western State University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Missouri Western State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Missouri Western State University sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Missouri Western State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Missouri Western State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,900 | $13,552 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,540 | $13,550 |
| One Year Ago | $6,985 | $14,685 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,310 | $18,870 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Missouri Western has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 28.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $26,812 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 5.13%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,834. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 10.83%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $23,124.
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 | $10,834 | $23,124 |
| In 2 Years | $11,390 | $25,627 |
| In 3 Years | $11,974 | $28,401 |
| In 4 Years | $12,588 | $31,475 |
| In 5 Years | $13,234 | $34,882 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $108,627, versus roughly $46,786 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Missouri Western State University, see the Missouri Western State University Financial Aid page.
