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University of Missouri-St Louis

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,214

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-St Louis in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,532

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-St Louis in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Missouri-St Louis was $10,525. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UMSL

UMSL net price calculator

$10,525

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UMSL for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,525 $486 (5%) $8,692 $9,582 $8,724 $16,818 $17,934
2021 $10,039 $2,062 (26%) $9,991 $8,324 $11,291 $17,257 $16,373
2020 $7,977 $1,504 (16%) $7,401 $6,838 $7,894 $14,557 $16,227
2019 $9,481 $115 (1%) $7,565 $9,420 $11,165 $15,928 $16,551
2018 $9,366 $592 (7%) $7,041 $8,172 $10,968 $14,298 $16,449
2017 $8,774 $616 (8%) $8,128 $8,965 $12,865 $15,135 $15,796
2016 $8,158 $1,811 (18%) $7,365 $8,106 $11,181 $14,035 $13,413
2015 $9,969 $633 (6%) $9,704 $10,336 $13,681 $15,634 $17,258
2014 $10,602 -- $9,201 $11,015 $15,057 $15,596 $18,219

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Missouri-St Louis's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $30,628 $1,885 (7%) $11,214 $18,414 $1,000
2021 $28,743 $1,037 (4%) $10,573 $17,170 $1,000
2020 $27,706 $1,852 (7%) $10,170 $16,536 $1,000
2019 $25,854 $122 $9,792 $15,062 $1,000
2018 $25,732 $578 (2%) $9,590 $15,142 $1,000
2017 $25,154 $6 $9,394 $14,760 $1,000
2016 $25,160 $618 (3%) $9,394 $14,766 $1,000
2015 $24,542 $249 (1%) $8,844 $14,698 $1,000
2014 $24,293 $15 $8,844 $14,449 $1,000
2013 $24,278 -- $8,758 $14,520 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UMSL provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 749 dormitories available to its students at $6,858 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UMSL is $762 per month.
Does UMSL provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UMSL for one academic year is $4,328, which works out to $481 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UMSL estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UMSL estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $5,694
  • If living off-campus, with family: $6,782
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $6,782
How much is UMSL application fees?
The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UMSL offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Missouri-St Louis cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $401 $522
For out-of-state students $1,019 $1,282

Housing and Meal

University of Missouri-St Louis offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Missouri-St Louis for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,328 $6,858 N/A 0 749
2021 $4,182 $5,450 N/A 0 1,156
2020 $4,100 $5,450 N/A 0 1,103
2019 $4,023 $5,340 N/A 0 1,140
2018 $4,023 $5,440 N/A 0 1,230
2017 $3,880 $5,340 N/A 0 1,305
2016 $3,772 $5,280 N/A 0 1,253

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Missouri-St Louis during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered