Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,199. 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 | $14,112 | $35,112 |
| Housing & meals | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $6,562 | $6,562 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,579 | −$3,579 |
| Total cost of attendance | $31,199 | $52,199 |
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
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University of Missouri-St Louis net price compared with other Missouri colleges
University of Missouri-St Louis has the 14th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 | Avila University | $16,053 | 52% | $52,773 |
| 17 | Northwest Missouri State University | $16,244 | 54% | $47,885 |
| 18 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why University of Missouri-St Louis costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | $15,071 | 57% | $53,037 | This school |
| University of Central Missouri | 64% | $14,462 | 54% | $49,560 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 | |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | $13,310 | 55% | $59,637 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Missouri-St Louis would cost you $609 more per year than University of Central Missouri, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Missouri-St Louis, mostly from higher 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 Missouri-St Louis | University of Central Missouri | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,112 | $10,050 | +$4,062 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,250 | −$250 |
| Housing & meals | $13,104 | $10,206 | +$2,898 |
| Personal & travel | $6,562 | $2,608 | +$3,954 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,579 | −$1,167 | −$2,412 |
| Sticker price | $31,199 | $22,947 | +$8,252 |
| Average grants | −$16,128 | −$8,485 | −$7,643 |
| You pay | $15,071 | $14,462 | +$609 |
“+” means University of Missouri-St Louis 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-St Louis cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Missouri-St Louis?
Tuition and fees are $14,112 a year for Missouri residents and $35,112 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Missouri-St Louis?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $31,199 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $52,199 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Missouri-St Louis?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,071 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,031; $48–75k pay $15,222; $110k+ pay $21,608. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do University of Missouri-St Louis graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,500, and 4.6% 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 University of Missouri-St Louis overview