by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $8,137 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,466. All told, an on-campus student at University of Missouri-Kansas City faced a yearly bill of about $26,090 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,644 | $20,344 |
| — Housing | $8,137 | |
| — Meals | $4,466 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,660 | $5,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $786 | $786 |
| Total | $26,090 | $26,446 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
The projected four-year total comes to about $126,453 for living costs.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,986 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,484 |
| One Year Ago | $16,778 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,644 |
| One Year From Now * | $22,649 |
| Two Years From Now * | $24,848 |
| Three Years From Now * | $27,262 |
| Four Years From Now * | $29,910 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 9.7% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $28,095 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $35,356 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $30,294 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $126,453 for four years, or about $58,389 for a two-year stay.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,131 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 15 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |