by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of University of Missouri - St Louis by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. If you're looking for specific information on UMSL costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis for the 2020-2021 academic year was $30,570 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $12,015 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $30,570 | $0 | $30,570 |
| In-State | $12,015 | $0 | $12,015 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. University of Missouri - St Louis is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $30,570.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. UMSL only charges $12,015 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Missouri - St Louis compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Missouri - St Louis Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Missouri - St Louis increased with an average annual rate of 4.63% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $12,276 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UMSL would be $25,120, and $52,620 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 3.10% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $30,330 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $61,600 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UMSL, and $127,081 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMSL.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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