by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Missouri-Columbia, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri-Columbia were $14,837 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $36,056. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,179 in-state and $1,179 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,658 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| Total | $14,837 | $36,056 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of Missouri-Columbia charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Missouri-Columbia comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Missouri-Columbia Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,017 | $28,992 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,452 | $30,441 |
| One Year Ago | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,658 | $34,877 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Mizzou has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $37,859 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 9.12%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,189. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.80%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $38,147.
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 | $16,189 | $38,147 |
| In 2 Years | $17,664 | $40,359 |
| In 3 Years | $19,274 | $42,700 |
| In 4 Years | $21,031 | $45,176 |
| In 5 Years | $22,948 | $47,796 |
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 $166,382, versus roughly $74,158 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at University of Missouri-Columbia, head to the University of Missouri-Columbia Financial Aid page.
