Understanding Mizzou Tuition: A Comprehensive Guide

For prospective and current students alike, navigating the financial aspects of higher education can be daunting. This article provides a detailed overview of tuition and fees at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), including how to estimate costs, understand tuition structures, and explore available financial aid options. Whether you're considering a fully online degree or a traditional on-campus experience, this guide will help you plan your educational financing.

Estimating Your Cost of Attendance

Mizzou provides resources to help students estimate the cost of their education. The Student Financial Aid office offers detailed charts breaking down the undergraduate cost of attendance and graduate cost of attendance based on various conditions, such as Missouri residency. These charts are particularly helpful for current Mizzou students taking online classes or pursuing a fully online degree.

Undergraduate cost of attendance
Graduate cost of attendance

It's important to remember that the cost of attendance is an estimated calculation and not the actual costs. Several factors influence the final amount, including your degree program, housing choices, special course fees, and individual needs. Mizzou uses average budgets in the initial determination of need.

Tuition Structure

The University of Missouri assesses tuition based on the student’s primary academic plan and their location (distance or on-campus). For students pursuing multiple degrees and/or certificates, they will be assessed the higher plan rate. Tuition rates are locked after the last day to add full session courses.

Undergraduate Tuition

There are three tuition tiers for undergraduate students. A flat rate charge applies during the fall and spring semesters for students taking 12 to 18 credit hours. This is referred to as a plateau. There is no plateau during the summer term, during which students are assessed on a per-credit-hour basis. Full-time enrollment for undergraduate students is defined as 12-18 hours per term (Fall & Spring). Students enrolled in less than 12 hours will be assessed per credit hour. Degree-seeking undergraduates who are not residents of Missouri will need to pay a nonresident fee in addition to the tuition.

Graduate Tuition

Online graduate students pay in-state tuition regardless of where they live. To view tuition rates for graduate students, visit the Graduate Tuition page.

Fees

In addition to tuition, students may encounter various fees.

Application Fees

Undergraduate (Domestic applicant): $75
Undergraduate (International applicant): $65
Graduate (International applicant): $100
Post-bac/Grad Certificate: $40

Enrollment Fee

Undergraduates in online degree programs must pay a one-time fee of $150 before they can enroll. See explanation of fees for details.

Other Fees

Keep in mind that you may need to pay additional fees depending on your specific situation. Get the details about these fees so you can plan accordingly.

Fee Waivers for Graduate Students

Graduate students with a qualifying assistantship or fellowship may be eligible for a GSSP fee waiver. This waives your resident and nonresident (if applicable) tuition for courses that are applicable and relevant to your degree program. More information about the GSSP fee waiver program is available.

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Net Price Calculator

For prospective incoming freshmen for the 2024-2025 school year, Mizzou’s Net Price Calculator can provide an early estimate of the federal, state, and Mizzou-specific need-based grants, and any of Mizzou’s automatic scholarships that you qualify for, based on the information you provide. To get the fastest and best estimate, you are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), obtain your Student Aid Index (SAI) and input this number into the calculator under the Financial Data section.

The Department of Education is making changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 application. Mizzou’s Net Price Calculator has been updated with all of the new FAFSA calculation technical updates.

This Net Price Calculator tool is intended to provide guidance in planning your educational financing and is not an application for financial aid. The results are an estimate based on the accuracy of information you provide and the projected 2024-2025 financial aid program amounts and costs. Results do not represent any guarantee of your annual costs or any guarantee of your actual financial aid. The Net Price Calculator is currently only available for new first-year, full-time, incoming undergraduate students.

To utilize the Net Price Calculator, you'll need to provide information about:

The approximate annual, combined adjusted gross income of parents (including wages, salaries, tips, business and farm income, and commissions).
The approximate total value of the combined assets of parents. Include cash, investments, 529 plans owned by the parents (this is the usual case), and real estate property.
The approximate annual adjusted gross income of the student, if any (including wages, salaries, tips, business and farm income, and commissions).
The approximate total value of the combined assets of the student. Include cash, investments, 529 plans owned by the student (this is rare), and real estate property.

Additional Financial Aid Resources

Investing in higher education is a major financial decision, and many students need to look beyond their own resources for assistance. At MU’s Office of Student Financial Aid, their goal is to help students and their families secure the resources necessary to fund a Mizzou education. They can help you calculate the cost of your education, whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, and point you to resources to help you plan for higher-education costs.

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Important Considerations

Tuition and fees are subject to change. The university reserves the right to increase or decrease the fees charged for attendance and other services when the Board of Curators considers it in the best interest of the university to do so. 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.
Online students enrolling in on-campus courses may be subject to additional mandatory fees.
Mizzou is a member of the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA). IDEA is a partnership of multiple public universities offering fully online degree programs. Students apply to and are admitted as Mizzou students in an IDEA affiliated program.
Cost of Attendance (COA): Tuition and fees estimated in Mizzou’s Cost of Attendance (COA) are based on full-time enrollment, defined as 12-18 credit hours per term for undergraduate students. Students taking fewer than 12 credit hours are charged on a per-credit-hour basis. Your tuition tier is based on your major. On the results table, look for the “Totals” row for your semester balance.
Residency: Some students explore options to become Missouri residents to receive in-state tuition.
International Students: 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.

Estimated Costs for 2025-2026

The tables below show the estimated cost of attendance for the 2025-26 academic year (fall and spring semesters).

Tuition & Fees

	Cost Per Year
Estimated Tuition & Fees	Based on 12-18 credit hours per semester. Fees are included.

*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.

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