UMKC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,599

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Kansas City 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

$26,235

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Kansas City 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-Kansas City was $14,368. 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 UMKC

UMKC net price calculator

$14,368

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 UMKC 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	$14,368	$1,648 (10%)	$10,460	$10,985	$12,002	$17,071	$19,281
2021	$16,016	$97	$12,724	$13,751	$15,768	$18,700	$19,932
2020	$16,113	$1,592 (11%)	$13,257	$13,745	$15,763	$18,433	$19,227
2019	$14,521	$343 (2%)	$11,459	$12,310	$14,689	$17,119	$17,909
2018	$14,864	$504 (3%)	$12,356	$12,792	$15,186	$17,634	$17,986
2017	$15,368	$1,171 (8%)	$13,543	$14,168	$15,420	$18,283	$18,637
2016	$14,197	$4,707 (25%)	$11,704	$12,663	$14,923	$17,784	$18,340
2015	$18,904	$147	$16,488	$16,910	$19,857	$21,268	$21,834
2014	$18,757	--	$16,738	$17,190	$19,697	$21,636	$21,965

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Missouri-Kansas City'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	$27,571	$1,712 (7%)	$10,599	$16,202	$770
2021	$25,859	$96	$10,145	$14,944	$770
2020	$25,955	$1,119 (5%)	$9,915	$15,178	$862
2019	$24,836	$1,691 (7%)	$9,370	$14,540	$926
2018	$23,145	$631 (3%)	$8,011	$14,132	$1,002
2017	$23,776	$7	$7,846	$14,950	$980
2016	$23,783	$431 (2%)	$7,837	$14,766	$1,180
2015	$23,352	$2,022 (8%)	$7,774	$14,694	$884
2014	$25,374	$32	$7,754	$16,440	$1,180
2013	$25,406	--	$7,626	$16,600	$1,180

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UMKC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,137 dormitories available to its students at $7,378 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UMKC is $820 per month.
Does UMKC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UMKC for one academic year is $3,906, which works out to $434 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UMKC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $770.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UMKC 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: $3,994

If living off-campus, with family: $4,454

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,454
How much is UMKC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UMKC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Missouri-Kansas City cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$319	$423
For out-of-state students	$878	$1,092

Housing and Meal

University of Missouri-Kansas City 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-Kansas City for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,906	$7,378	N/A	15	1,137
2021	$3,756	$7,378	N/A	15	1,130
2020	$3,657	$7,233	N/A	15	1,160
2019	$3,312	$7,022	N/A	15	1,196
2018	$3,266	$9,635	N/A	15	1,643
2017	$3,212	$9,354	N/A	15	1,643
2016	N/A	N/A	$11,552	15	1,643

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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