Cost of Tuition

For dual credit courses, the cost of tuition is $75.00 per credit hour. Some courses may have additional course fees. This does not include the cost of textbooks or other course materials.

For dual enrollment courses, the cost of tuition is $100.00 per credit hour. Some courses may have additional course fees. An additional charge of $60.00 per credit hour is charged for student fees. This does not include the cost of textbooks or other course materials.

For dual credit and dual enrollment courses, contact your high school to determine if tuition and fees are paid by the district.

For students enrolled in the early degree program, students pay the full tuition price, currently $171.00 per credit hour for a seated class in tier 1 and $201.00 per credit hour for an online course. There are additional costs for students in other tuition tiers. Both class types include a $60 per credit hour fee. This does not include the cost of textbooks or other course materials. Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for an institutional scholarship.

Making Higher Education Accessible

High school students may qualify for state financial aid to cover the cost of their dual-credit courses!

The Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment (DC/DE) Scholarship from the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is a great way to begin your college journey for free!

The application is available electronically from the Journey to College web page or the State Financial Aid Portal.

Note this scholarship is operated and funded by the state, Missouri State University has no control over the application process or awarding of the scholarship.
An application must be completed with Missouri State University listed as a dual credit provider for the dual credit course(s).

For more information view the Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development page, the DCDE Fact Sheet or email: dcde@dhewd.mo.gov.