The annual cost of attendance for graduate students varies depending on the area of study and pace of the program. General estimates of the cost of attendance total around $15,908 per year for in-state students and $20,687 per year for out-of-state students. These estimates include tuition, housing, groceries/meals, utilities, course/program fees, books/supplies, and transportation costs.
NOTE: If you are an international student, see Costs and Scholarships for International Students.
Annual Cost of Attendance for 2018-2019
Breakdown of Estimated Costs Per Year
| Missouri Resident | Non-Missouri Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ||
| 9 Credit Hours | $6,543 | $11,322 |
| 15 Credit Hours* | $9,451 | $16,365 |
| Note: Tuition for some programs require more than 9 credit hours per semester and can be up to 15 credit hours. Nine hours is considered full time at the grad level. | ||
| Housing (On Campus) | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Housing (Off Campus) | ||
| Rent | $3,360 | $3,360 |
| Groceries | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Off Campus Meal Plan | $411 | $411 |
| Utilities + Internet | $960 | $960 |
| TOTAL | $5,871 | $5,871 |
| Fees | ||
| Activity | $90 | $90 |
| Health Clinic | $74 | $74 |
| Athletic | $116 | $116 |
| Info Tech | $34 | $34 |
| Sustainability Fee | $10 | $10 |
| TOTAL FEES | $324 | $324 |
| Program Fees | ||
| Graduate Program Fee | $270 | $270 |
| Accounting | $810 | $810 |
| Communication Disorders | $450 | $450 |
| Education | $450 | $450 |
| AVERAGE FEES | $840 | $840 |
| Note: All graduate courses are assessed the $15 per credit hour Graduate Program Fee. Some programs/courses have specific program or course fees, these can be found in Truview when enrolling for the course but some are listed above to give a general average of fees per year. | ||
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Parking Permit | $130 | $130 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSE | $15,908 | $20,687 |
| Note: The total estimated expense cost reflects using the 9 credit hours per semester | ||
Tuition & Fees
For more details on the cost of graduate programs, see Tuition & Fees.