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92.6%Acceptance
$9,024Tuition
13,407Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,827Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,928
Average Net Price
$17,502
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,230
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,724
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,454
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,992
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$233/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
31.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,238
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,195
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,688
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,590
$110,001+ $19,887

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Cost Overview

Most Missouri State families pay around $17,502 annually after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,238 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay nearly $20,000. Over four years, expect to spend between $49,000 and $80,000 depending on your family's finances.

Graduates typically leave with $21,992 in debt, translating to $233 monthly payments. With median earnings of $49,827 ten years after graduation, most Bears can manage this debt load comfortably. The university keeps costs reasonable through Missouri's commitment to affordable public education. Only 31% of students need federal loans, and the school provides institutional grants averaging $5,491 to 14% of students.

Low-income students get the best deal here, paying less than many community colleges while earning a four-year degree from a Division I university.

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