by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,100 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,040. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at University of Missouri-Columbia can expect to spend about $21,850 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| — Housing | $8,100 | |
| — Meals | $4,040 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Total | $21,850 | $21,850 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $91,453 by the time you graduate.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,146 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,240 |
| One Year Ago | $17,192 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,258 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,654 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,059 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,474 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,898 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 2.3% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,246 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $23,490 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,651 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $91,453 for four years, or about $44,897 over a two-year associate program.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 6,530 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |