Estimated Costs of Undergraduate Attendance
The tables below show the estimated cost of attendance for the 2023-24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). The estimates below assume that you are enrolled full-time.
Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Year | |
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Estimated Tuition & Fees | Based on 12-18 credit hours per semester. Fees are included. Tuition determined by major. | $14,830-$18,610 |
Estimated Housing & Dining | Weighted average cost of double occupancy room types available to incoming students plus the average cost of dining plans chosen by students last year. | $13,700 |
Total Estimated Billed Costs* | For the 2023-24 academic year | $28,530-$32,310 |
*The estimated costs reflected are a standardized estimate of various university charges and educational expenses. These direct costs do not include estimates for books, supplies, residence hall fees and any personal expenses. Amounts are subject to change at any time. However, any tuition or fee increases must be approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term. Any approved revision of tuition and fees is effective regardless of whether they have been paid prior to the revision.
Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Year | |
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Estimated Tuition & Fees | Based on 12-18 credit hours per semester. Fees are included. Tuition determined by major. | $36,040-$39,820 |
Estimated Housing & Dining | Weighted average cost of double occupancy room types available to incoming students plus the average cost of dining plans chosen by students last year. | $13,700 |
Total Estimated Billed Costs* | For the 2023-24 academic year | $49,740-53,520 |
*The estimated costs reflected are a standardized estimate of various university charges and educational expenses. These direct costs do not include estimates for books, supplies, residence hall fees and any personal expenses. Amounts are subject to change at any time. However, any tuition or fee increases must be approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term. Any approved revision of tuition and fees is effective regardless of whether they have been paid prior to the revision.
Residency
To help reduce the overall cost of attending Mizzou, many U.S. out-of-state students become Missouri residents to receive in-state tuition. Gaining residency is straightforward, and staff help students through the process.
The charts below provide an estimated total cost of attendance at Mizzou. The University of Missouri charges a flat tuition rate based on a student’s program of study, permitting a student to take 12-18 credits per term. There are three tiers with $945 being the increment of increase between each tier.
EXPENSE | FALL 2024 | SPRING 2025 | Annual |
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Tuition and Fees | $18,187-$20,077 | $18,187-$20,077 | $36,374-$40,154 |
Books and Supplies | $475 | $475 | $950 |
Housing and Food | $5,600 | $5,600 | $11,200 |
Personal Expenses | $1,779 | $1,779 | $3,558 |
Medical Insurance Premium | $1,093 | $1,512 (includes summer) | $2,605 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED YEARLY COST (2024-2025) | U.S. $ |
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Fall term total | $27,134-$29,024 |
Spring term total | $27,553-$29,443 |
Summer housing total* | $2,500 |
Yearly Total** (12 months): | $57,187-$60,967 |
Add U.S. $4,000 to the total for each dependent (spouse or child). |
*Many international students do not enroll for the summer term. Therefore, housing, food and personal expenses are included for summer estimated costs, and tuition, fees, books and supplies are excluded from summer cost estimate.
**Amounts are subject to change at any time. However, any tuition or fee increases must be approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term. Any approved revision of tuition and fees is effective regardless of whether they have been paid prior to the revision.
Students are charged a one-time enrollment fee of U.S. $300.
International students studying on an F-1 visa are permitted to work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic terms. The wage and number of hours per week will vary by position, but the minimum wage is currently $12.30 per hour.
Visit the International Center’s website for more information on required financial and immigration documentation.
For more information on the cost of attending Mizzou, visit the Cost of Attendance page on the Student Financial Aid website.