by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Missouri-Kansas City, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri-Kansas City amounted to $12,587 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $30,227. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $1,621 in-state and $1,621 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,966 | $28,606 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
| Total | $12,587 | $30,227 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does University of Missouri-Kansas City charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how University of Missouri-Kansas City prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| 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-Kansas City comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the University of Missouri-Kansas City Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,940 | $24,576 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,332 | $25,805 |
| One Year Ago | $10,444 | $27,244 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,966 | $28,606 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UMKC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $31,738 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.90%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $13,329. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.84%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $31,689.
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 | $13,329 | $31,689 |
| In 2 Years | $14,115 | $33,222 |
| In 3 Years | $14,947 | $34,829 |
| In 4 Years | $15,828 | $36,514 |
| In 5 Years | $16,761 | $38,280 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $136,254, or about $58,219 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-Kansas City, visit the University of Missouri-Kansas City Financial Aid page.
