Northwest State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,852

Cost of attendance at Northwest Missouri State University 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

$14,919

Cost of attendance at Northwest Missouri State University 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 Northwest Missouri State University was $13,754. 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 Northwest State

Northwest State net price calculator

$13,754

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 Northwest State 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	$13,754	$379 (3%)	$10,338	$10,413	$12,300	$16,629	$17,336
2021	$13,375	$610 (5%)	$9,906	$10,608	$12,127	$14,894	$17,030
2020	$12,765	$241 (2%)	$9,990	$9,863	$11,988	$14,385	$16,221
2019	$12,524	$746 (6%)	$9,285	$9,757	$11,997	$14,622	$15,744
2018	$11,778	$516 (5%)	$8,124	$8,141	$11,776	$14,561	$15,342
2017	$11,262	$714 (7%)	$7,440	$7,725	$10,981	$14,136	$14,918
2016	$10,548	$277 (3%)	$7,020	$7,298	$10,745	$13,266	$14,519
2015	$10,825	$205 (2%)	$6,839	$8,338	$11,342	$13,756	$14,391
2014	$11,030	--	$7,263	$8,986	$11,875	$13,915	$13,574

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwest Missouri State University'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	$22,523	$1,778 (9%)	$8,852	$13,271	$400
2021	$20,745	$510 (3%)	$8,500	$11,845	$400
2020	$20,235	$484 (2%)	$8,238	$11,597	$400
2019	$19,751	$405 (2%)	$7,844	$11,507	$400
2018	$19,346	$470 (2%)	$7,657	$11,289	$400
2017	$18,876	$650 (4%)	$7,343	$11,133	$400
2016	$18,226	$475 (3%)	$6,767	$11,059	$400
2015	$17,751	$375 (2%)	$6,525	$10,726	$500
2014	$17,376	$371 (2%)	$6,390	$10,486	$500
2013	$17,005	--	$6,175	$10,330	$500

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Northwest State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,414 dormitories available to its students at $5,582 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Northwest State is $620 per month.
Does Northwest State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Northwest State for one academic year is $3,966, which works out to $441 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwest State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwest State 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: $2,575

If living off-campus, with family: $2,575

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,575
How much is Northwest State application fees?: Northwest State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwest State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwest Missouri State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$228	$350
For out-of-state students	$480	$350

Housing and Meal

Northwest Missouri State University 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 Northwest Missouri State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,966	$5,582	N/A	2,414
2021	$3,850	$5,420	N/A	2,660
2020	$3,750	$5,272	N/A	2,963
2019	$3,660	$5,272	N/A	2,963
2018	$3,570	$5,144	N/A	2,992
2017	$3,474	$5,084	N/A	2,992
2016	$3,400	$5,084	N/A	2,598

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwest Missouri State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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