Financial Aid Office
2025-2026 Academic Year
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
The costs included in the Cost of Attendance (COA) are estimates and are used in determining financial aid eligibility. The COA provided is for full-time enrollment (12-17 credit hours per semester) for a two-semester (fall and spring) standard academic year and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.
The cost of attending Truman State University will vary for students depending on their housing and meal selection, academic fees and individual needs. Financial aid packages will be reviewed and adjusted based on the terms and conditions of all awards and offers if/when additional aid is received.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Cost | ||
| Tuition | $9,878 | $9,878 |
| Average Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $11,026 | $11,026 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | ||
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food)* On-campus fees included on Truman invoice | $12,050 | $12,050 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $16,980 | $16,980 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $28,006 | $28,006 |
Final tuition and fees are approved annually by the Board of Governors and may be subject to change.
* Housing and food estimate based on average housing expense and 21 meals per week meal plan.
The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. Loan fees are added to the cost of attendance if students accept federal direct loan funds.
A one-time $350 Orientation Week fee is assessed for freshmen and $150 for transfer students.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition | $18,947 | $18,947 |
| Average Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $20,095 | $20,095 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | ||
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food)* On-campus fees included on Truman invoice | $12,050 | $12,050 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $16,980 | $16,980 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $37,075 | $37,075 |
Final tuition and fees are approved annually by the Board of Governors and may be subject to change.
* Housing and food estimate based on average housing expense and 21 meals per week meal plan.
The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. Loan fees are added to the cost of attendance if students accept federal direct loan funds.
A one-time $350 Orientation Week fee is assessed for freshmen and $150 for transfer students.