Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,048. 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 | $9,502 | $18,770 |
| Housing & meals | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,594 | $4,594 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$478 | −$478 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,048 | $34,316 |
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 State University-Springfield net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Missouri State University-Springfield has the 21st-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Northwest Missouri State University | $16,244 | 54% | $47,885 |
| 18 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 |
| 19 | Calvary University | $16,334 | 52% | $45,421 |
| 20 | William Jewell College | $17,562 | 68% | $59,268 |
| 21 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $17,613 | 58% | $49,827 |
| 22 | Missouri Valley College | $18,086 | 22% | $43,221 |
| 23 | Evangel University | $18,669 | 65% | $46,573 |
| 24 | Ranken Technical College | $18,795 | 53% | $55,955 |
| 25 | Lincoln University | $19,092 | 21% | $39,463 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Missouri State University-Springfield costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield | 91% | $17,613 | 58% | $49,827 | This school |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | $16,244 | 54% | $47,885 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 | |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | $13,310 | 55% | $59,637 | |
| Truman State University | 84% | $12,780 | 69% | $56,280 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Missouri State University-Springfield would cost you $1,369 more per year than Northwest Missouri State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Missouri State University-Springfield, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$2,018).
- Northwest Missouri State University gives aided families $1,266 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Missouri State University-Springfield | Northwest Missouri State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,502 | $10,611 | −$1,109 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $400 | +$800 |
| Housing & meals | $10,230 | $11,788 | −$1,558 |
| Personal & travel | $4,594 | $2,576 | +$2,018 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$478 | −$430 | −$48 |
| Sticker price | $25,048 | $24,945 | +$103 |
| Average grants | −$7,435 | −$8,701 | +$1,266 |
| You pay | $17,613 | $16,244 | +$1,369 |
“+” means Missouri State University-Springfield 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 State University-Springfield cost questions
How much is tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield?
Tuition and fees are $9,502 a year for Missouri residents and $18,770 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Missouri State University-Springfield?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,048 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $34,316 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Missouri State University-Springfield?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,613 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,718; $48–75k pay $14,905; $110k+ pay $20,576. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do Missouri State University-Springfield graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,200, and 3.9% 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 State University-Springfield overview