Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,713. 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 | $14,837 | $36,056 |
| Housing & meals | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| Books & supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Personal & travel | $3,642 | $3,642 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,266 | −$1,266 |
| Total cost of attendance | $31,713 | $52,932 |
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 Missouri-Columbia net price compared with other Missouri colleges
University of Missouri-Columbia has the 28th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ranken Technical College | $18,795 | 53% | $55,955 |
| 25 | Lincoln University | $19,092 | 21% | $39,463 |
| 26 | Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $19,390 | 75% | $60,918 |
| 27 | Lindenwood University | $19,638 | 49% | $53,278 |
| 28 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $20,268 | 75% | $63,403 |
| 29 | Ozark Christian College | $20,580 | 64% | $41,297 |
| 30 | Drury University | $20,831 | 62% | $40,694 |
| 31 | Park University | $21,032 | 38% | $56,309 |
| 32 | Mission University | $21,383 | 44% | $38,641 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why University of Missouri-Columbia costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | $20,268 | 75% | $63,403 | This school |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | 91% | $17,613 | 58% | $49,827 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 | |
| Truman State University | 84% | $12,780 | 69% | $56,280 | |
| 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 Missouri-Columbia would cost you $2,655 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Missouri-Columbia, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,335).
- University of Missouri-Columbia gives aided families $4,010 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,837 | $9,502 | +$5,335 |
| Books & supplies | $950 | $1,200 | −$250 |
| Housing & meals | $13,550 | $10,230 | +$3,320 |
| Personal & travel | $3,642 | $4,594 | −$952 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,266 | −$478 | −$788 |
| Sticker price | $31,713 | $25,048 | +$6,665 |
| Average grants | −$11,445 | −$7,435 | −$4,010 |
| You pay | $20,268 | $17,613 | +$2,655 |
“+” means University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia?
Tuition and fees are $14,837 a year for Missouri residents and $36,056 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Missouri-Columbia?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $31,713 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $52,932 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Missouri-Columbia?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,268 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,841; $48–75k pay $13,722; $110k+ pay $26,304. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do University of Missouri-Columbia graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,500, and 2.5% 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 Missouri-Columbia overview