UCM 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,071

Cost of attendance at University of Central Missouri 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

$16,819

Cost of attendance at University of Central Missouri 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 Central Missouri was $13,852. 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 UCM

UCM net price calculator

$13,852

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 UCM 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	$13,852	$458 (3%)	$11,219	$11,518	$13,552	$16,393	$16,822
2021	$13,394	$296 (2%)	$11,006	$12,120	$14,267	$16,436	$16,967
2020	$13,098	$482 (4%)	$10,608	$12,022	$13,977	$15,874	$16,411
2019	$12,616	$95	$10,807	$11,328	$13,929	$15,638	$15,850
2018	$12,711	$118	$10,096	$10,941	$13,941	$15,819	$15,498
2017	$12,829	$159 (1%)	$10,319	$11,316	$13,977	$15,966	$15,973
2016	$12,988	$618 (5%)	$10,673	$11,763	$15,585	$17,704	$17,874
2015	$13,606	$569 (4%)	$11,498	$12,822	$15,823	$17,977	$18,112
2014	$13,037	--	$10,956	$12,055	$15,715	$17,237	$17,341

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Central Missouri'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	$22,192	$976 (5%)	$9,071	$11,871	$1,250
2021	$21,216	$585 (3%)	$8,306	$11,660	$1,250
2020	$20,631	$678 (3%)	$7,969	$11,412	$1,250
2019	$19,953	$389 (2%)	$7,673	$11,280	$1,000
2018	$19,564	$472 (2%)	$7,520	$11,044	$1,000
2017	$19,092	$284 (2%)	$7,342	$10,750	$1,000
2016	$18,808	$296 (2%)	$7,322	$10,486	$1,000
2015	$18,512	$400 (2%)	$7,140	$10,372	$1,000
2014	$18,112	$712 (4%)	$7,140	$10,172	$800
2013	$17,400	--	$7,000	$9,600	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UCM provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,993 dormitories available to its students at $5,846 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UCM is $650 per month.
Does UCM provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UCM for one academic year is $3,350, which works out to $372 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UCM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UCM 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: $2,513

If living off-campus, with family: $2,924

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,513
How much is UCM application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UCM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Central Missouri cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$259	$327
For out-of-state students	$517	$653

Housing and Meal

University of Central Missouri 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 Central Missouri for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,350	$5,846	N/A	99	3,993
2021	$3,350	$5,846	N/A	99	3,994
2020	$3,350	$5,612	N/A	99	3,994
2019	$3,264	$5,502	N/A	99	3,994
2018	$3,142	$5,394	N/A	99	3,989
2017	$3,030	$5,288	N/A	99	3,989
2016	$2,916	$5,186	N/A	99	3,989

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Central Missouri 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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