by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northwest Missouri State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwest Missouri State University were $10,611 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $17,324. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $3,898 in-state and $3,898 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,713 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
| Total | $10,611 | $17,324 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Northwest Missouri State University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Northwest Missouri State University prices compare to peer 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 | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northwest Missouri State University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Northwest Missouri State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Northwest Missouri State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,461 | $11,528 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,015 | $12,082 |
| One Year Ago | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,713 | $13,426 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Northwest has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 4.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $18,052 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.24%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,272. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.11%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $18,210.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,272 | $18,210 |
| In 2 Years | $11,975 | $19,141 |
| In 3 Years | $12,721 | $20,119 |
| In 4 Years | $13,514 | $21,148 |
| In 5 Years | $14,356 | $22,229 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $78,618, or close to $49,482 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Northwest Missouri State University, visit the Northwest Missouri State University Financial Aid page.
