Tuition, Cost and Fees

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Missouri State-West Plains is a great place to start that investment. With fees lower than most four-year colleges and a comprehensive scholarship and financial aid program, Missouri State-West Plains is one of the most affordable options available.

Tuition, costs and fees graph 2024-25 Missouri State-West Plains tuition and fees for Missouri residents (Based on 28 credit-hours per year) $5,936* Average annual tuition and fees for other Missouri institutions Missouri 2-year public (out of district) $6,597* Missouri 4-year public $10,722* Missouri 4-year private $21,441+ * Source: Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Fiscal Year 2024. charged to a typical full-time student. + Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, in-state average tuition for full-time undergraduates 2022-23.
Tuition, costs and fees graph 2023-24 Missouri State-West Plains tuition and fees for Missouri residents $5,544* (Based on 28 credit-hours per year) Average tuition and fees for other Missouri institutions Missouri two-year public (out of district) $6,597*     Missouri four-year public $10,722*     Missouri four-year private $21,441+ * Source: Missouri Department of Higher Education Fiscal Year 2024 + Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System 2022-23 provision data

Estimated yearly costs for students, 2024-25

  Missouri resident Non-Missouri resident
Tuition and Fees (based on 28 credit hours, half seated and half online) $5,936 $8,106
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment (estimate) $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses-Housing and Food $7,450 $7,450
Total $14,424 $16,594

Note: Tuition and fees are estimates based on assumptions about individual enrollment. Fees vary based on program of study.

Personal Expenses and Transportation

Personal expenses will vary according to your lifestyle. The financial aid office estimates the cost of transportation, automobile maintenance, insurance, recreation, clothing and other personal expenses will average $5,161 per year for students.

Complete fee schedule

The Board of Governors approves the fee schedule, which includes all tuition and fee rates.

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92.5% of Fall 2022 full-time, first-time students were offered financial aid (not including loans or veteran benefits).