Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Mizzou is required by law to estimate costs for students based on the following categories:
- What you will be billed for by Mizzou — we call these Direct Costs
- What we estimate it will cost you on average for other parts of your student experience — we call these Indirect Costs.
Learn more about these and other terms in our Financial Aid Offer Guide.
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. Those taking more than 18 hours must pay for additional credits.
Calculating Your COA
Your tuition tier is based on your major. Use our tuition tool on the Cashiers website to look up your major. On the results table, look for the “Totals” row for your semester balance. Multiply that number by two, then match that amount to the Direct Costs Subtotal row on the charts below to find your total estimated COA.
Estimated COA for 2025-26 Academic Year
The cost of attendance charts below have been updated for 2025-26. Current students who wish to view 2024-25 COA estimates should reference their financial aid offer notification for the current term or contact our office.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus | Distance Education Program | Living with legal guardian | Self-Paced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||||
| Tier 1 – Tuition | $14,334 | $14,334 | $14,334 | $14,334 | $14,334 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,214 | $1,214 | $305 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal: | $15,548 | $15,548 | $14,639 | $15,548 | $15,548 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | |||||
| Housing & Food | $15,008 | $15,008 | $15,008 | $4,932 | $0 |
| Books & Supplies | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 | $8,828 | $0 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal: | $19,392 | $19,392 | $19,392 | $14,678 | $918 |
| Total Estimated COA | $34,940 | $34,940 | $34,031 | $30,226 | $16,466 |
*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to change.
If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will adjusted as required.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus | Distance Education Program | Living with legal guardian | Self-Paced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||||
| Tier 2 – Tuition | $16,318 | $16,318 | $16,318 | $16,318 | $16,318 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,214 | $1,214 | $305 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal: | $17,532 | $17,532 | $16,623 | $17,532 | $17,532 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | |||||
| Housing & Food | $15,008 | $15,008 | $15,008 | $4,932 | $0 |
| Books & Supplies | $950 | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 | $8,828 | $0 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal: | $19,392 | $19,392 | $19,392 | $14,678 | $918 |
| Total Estimated COA | $36,924 | $36,924 | $36,015 | $32,210 | $18,450 |
*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to change.
If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will adjusted as required.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus | Distance Education Program | Living with legal guardian | Self-Paced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||||
| Tier 3 – Tuition | $18,302 | $18,302 | $18,302 | $18,302 | $18,302 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,214 | $1,214 | $305 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal: | $19,516 | $19,516 | $18,607 | $19,516 | $19,516 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | |||||
| Housing & Food | $15,008 | $15,008 | $15,008 | $4,932 | $0 |
| Books & Supplies | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 | $8,828 | $0 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal: | $19,392 | $19,392 | $19,392 | $14,678 | $918 |
| Total Estimated COA | $38,908 | $38,908 | $37,999 | $34,194 | $20,434 |
*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to change.
If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will adjusted as required.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus | Distance Education Program | Living with legal guardian | Self-Paced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||||
| Tier 1 – Tuition | $14,334 | $14,334 | $14,334 | $14,334 | $14,334 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,214 | $1,214 | $305 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Nonresident Differential Charge | $22,272 | $22,272 | $3,088 | $22,272 | $22,272 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal: | $37,820 | $37,820 | $17,727 | $37,820 | $37,820 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | |||||
| Housing & Food | $15,008 | $15,008 | $15,008 | $4,932 | $0 |
| Books & Supplies | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 | $8,828 | $0 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal: | $19,392 | $19,392 | $19,392 | $14,678 | $918 |
| Total Estimated COA | $57,212 | $57,212 | $37,119 | $52,498 | $38,738 |
*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to change.
If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will adjusted as required.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus | Distance Education Program | Living with legal guardian | Self-Paced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||||
| Tier 2 – Tuition | $16,318 | $16,318 | $16,318 | $16,318 | $16,318 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,214 | $1,214 | $305 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Nonresident Differential Charge | $22,272 | $22,272 | $3,088 | $22,272 | $22,272 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal: | $39,804 | $39,804 | $19,711 | $39,804 | $39,804 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | |||||
| Housing & Food | $15,008 | $15,008 | $15,008 | $4,932 | $0 |
| Books & Supplies | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 | $8,828 | $0 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal: | $19,392 | $19,392 | $19,392 | $14,678 | $918 |
| Total Estimated COA | $59,196 | $59,196 | $39,103 | $54,482 | $40,722 |
*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to change.
If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will adjusted as required.
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus | Distance Education Program | Living with legal guardian | Self-Paced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||||
| Tier 3 – Tuition | $18,302 | $18,302 | $18,302 | $18,302 | $18,302 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,214 | $1,214 | $305 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Nonresident Differential Charge | $22,272 | $22,272 | $3,088 | $22,272 | $22,272 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal: | $41,788 | $41,788 | $21,695 | $41,788 | $41,788 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | |||||
| Housing & Food | $15,008 | $15,008 | $15,008 | $4,932 | $0 |
| Books & Supplies | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 | $918 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 | $8,828 | $0 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal: | $19,392 | $19,392 | $19,392 | $14,678 | $918 |
| Total Estimated COA | $61,180 | $61,180 | $41,087 | $56,466 | $42,706 |
*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to change.
If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will adjusted as required.
How COA is Estimated
The total COA for Mizzou is based on the following criteria:
- Estimated tuition and mandatory fees.
- Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the Board of Curators meeting in late spring and may be subject to to change.
- Assumption of full-time enrollment for the fall and spring semesters.
- If you attend part-time, your COA will be prorated accordingly, and your financial aid package will be adjusted as required.
- Resident status (Missouri Resident or Non-Missouri Resident)
- Major or field of study
- If you change your major, your COA and financial aid package will be adjusted as required
- Enrollment Type (standard admit or Distance Education Program)
- Housing option (Mizzou-operated residence hall/housing, off-campus apartment, or living with parent/guardian)
- A modest but adequate lifestyle for miscellaneous and personal expenses
The University of Missouri is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.