Real costs by state · Missouri · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 12 Missouri public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $7,701 and $19,762 per year — the lowest at Warrensburg Area Career Center. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | — | $7,701 |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center | — | $11,991 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $19,568 | $14,578 |
| Truman State University | $25,115 | $15,425 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $25,320 | $16,019 |
| University of Central Missouri | $22,947 | $16,931 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $25,177 | $17,395 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $24,945 | $17,423 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $31,199 | $17,598 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $29,231 | $18,241 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $25,048 | $18,770 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $31,713 | $19,762 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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