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$9,800Tuition
2,372Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,647Earnings
#25 in MissouriPublic4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,500
Average Net Price
$12,638
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,975
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,975
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,775
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,968
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$212/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.2%

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 $10,342
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,014
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,834
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,231
$110,001+ $17,619

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Cost Overview

Most families at Missouri Western pay far less than the $21,775 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,342 after aid. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $12,834 net. Over four years, that translates to roughly $41,000-$51,000 total. The university keeps costs manageable through modest tuition increases and decent financial aid packaging.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,968, creating monthly payments around $212. With median earnings of $42,647 within ten years, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. That debt-to-income ratio sits in reasonable territory for a regional public university. Nearly half of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. In-state students get the strongest value proposition here, representing 78% of enrollment and avoiding the $7,700 non-resident premium that pushes costs higher for out-of-state families.

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