by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at University of Missouri-Kansas City, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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In-state part-time students are charged $392 per credit. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $1,022 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $392 | $1,022 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at University of Missouri-Kansas City are broken out below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,621 in-state and $1,621 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,966 | $28,606 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
| Total | $12,587 | $30,227 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
Below is how tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $31,738 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Missouri-Kansas City, visit the University of Missouri-Kansas City Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the University of Missouri-Kansas City Tuition & Fees page.