Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,568. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Missouri residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,960 | $17,080 |
| Housing & meals | $7,172 | $7,172 |
| Books & supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Personal & travel | $3,459 | $3,459 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,043 | −$1,043 |
| Total cost of attendance | $19,568 | $27,688 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Missouri Southern State University net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Missouri Southern State University has the 5th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Ozarks | $6,100 | 64% | $41,592 |
| 2 | Ozarks Technical Community College | $6,936 | 33% | $36,455 |
| 3 | Harris-Stowe State University | $9,922 | 28% | $31,088 |
| 4 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $10,566 | 43% | $40,694 |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University | $12,007 | 42% | $42,620 |
| 6 | Truman State University | $12,780 | 69% | $56,280 |
| 7 | Missouri Western State University | $13,251 | 39% | $42,647 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,310 | 55% | $59,637 |
| 9 | Cottey College | $13,805 | 56% | $35,422 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Missouri Southern State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University | 97% | $12,007 | 42% | $42,620 | This school |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | $16,244 | 54% | $47,885 | |
| Truman State University | 84% | $12,780 | 69% | $56,280 | |
| Missouri Western State University | — | $13,251 | 39% | $42,647 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Missouri Southern State University would cost you $4,237 less per year than Northwest Missouri State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Missouri Southern State University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$4,616).
- Northwest Missouri State University gives aided families $1,140 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Missouri Southern State University | Northwest Missouri State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,960 | $10,611 | −$1,651 |
| Books & supplies | $1,020 | $400 | +$620 |
| Housing & meals | $7,172 | $11,788 | −$4,616 |
| Personal & travel | $3,459 | $2,576 | +$883 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,043 | −$430 | −$613 |
| Sticker price | $19,568 | $24,945 | −$5,377 |
| Average grants | −$7,561 | −$8,701 | +$1,140 |
| You pay | $12,007 | $16,244 | −$4,237 |
“+” means Missouri Southern State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Missouri Southern State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Missouri Southern State University?
Tuition and fees are $8,960 a year for Missouri residents and $17,080 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Missouri Southern State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $19,568 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $27,688 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Missouri Southern State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,007 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,759; $48–75k pay $11,233; $110k+ pay $15,083. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do Missouri Southern State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,650, and 7.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Missouri Southern State University overview