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71.3%Acceptance
$9,739Tuition
5,653Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,560Earnings
#21 in MissouriPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,739
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,064
Average Net Price
$15,336
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,206
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,206
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,195
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$223/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
36.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.7%

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 $11,862
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,458
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,997
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,915
$110,001+ $18,752

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $21,195 sticker price at University of Central Missouri. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,862 annually after aid, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) pay $18,752. Over four years, costs range from roughly $47,500 to $75,000 depending on family income. The school keeps expenses reasonable with $15,336 as the average net price.

Graduates typically leave with $21,000 in debt, translating to $223 monthly loan payments. With median earnings of $49,560 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 5% of income. Only 36% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford UCM without heavy borrowing. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same teacher preparation programs that built the university's reputation.

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