Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,947. 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 | $10,050 | $18,600 |
| Housing & meals | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $2,608 | $2,608 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,167 | −$1,167 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,947 | $31,497 |
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
University of Central Missouri net price compared with other Missouri colleges
University of Central Missouri has the 11th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Central Christian College of the Bible | $14,356 | 22% | $34,675 |
| 11 | University of Central Missouri | $14,462 | 54% | $49,560 |
| 12 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $14,601 | 0% | $48,991 |
| 13 | Urshan University | $14,779 | 45% | — |
| 14 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $15,071 | 57% | $53,037 |
| 15 | Southeast Missouri State University | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why University of Central Missouri costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | 64% | $14,462 | 54% | $49,560 | This school |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | $15,071 | 57% | $53,037 | |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | $13,310 | 55% | $59,637 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Central Missouri would cost you $609 less per year than University of Missouri-St Louis, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Central Missouri, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$4,062).
- University of Missouri-St Louis gives aided families $7,643 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | University of Central Missouri | University of Missouri-St Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,050 | $14,112 | −$4,062 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,000 | +$250 |
| Housing & meals | $10,206 | $13,104 | −$2,898 |
| Personal & travel | $2,608 | $6,562 | −$3,954 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,167 | −$3,579 | +$2,412 |
| Sticker price | $22,947 | $31,199 | −$8,252 |
| Average grants | −$8,485 | −$16,128 | +$7,643 |
| You pay | $14,462 | $15,071 | −$609 |
“+” means University of Central Missouri 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.
University of Central Missouri cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Central Missouri?
Tuition and fees are $10,050 a year for Missouri residents and $18,600 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Central Missouri?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,947 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $31,497 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Central Missouri?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,462 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,965; $48–75k pay $13,408; $110k+ pay $18,485. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do University of Central Missouri graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,750, and 6.1% 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 University of Central Missouri overview