Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri
32 colleges in Missouri ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $4,272/year.
Colleges: 32 | Lowest Tuition: $4,272 | Avg Tuition: $17,282
Cheapest Colleges in Missouri — Tuition Comparison
| # | College | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Central College | Union | Public | $4,272 | $36,916 |
| 2 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Public | $4,512 | $36,455 |
| 3 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro | Public | $5,250 | $40,782 |
| 4 | Crowder College | Neosho | Public | $6,180 | $35,987 |
| 5 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis | Public | $7,008 | $31,088 |
| 6 | Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 7 | Columbia College - Jefferson City | Jefferson City | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 8 | Columbia College - Lake Ozark | Osage Beach | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 9 | Columbia College - Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 10 | Columbia College - Springfield | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 11 | Columbia College - Rolla | Rolla | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 12 | Columbia College - Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB | Private Nonprofit | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 13 | Lincoln University | Jefferson City | Public | $9,796 | $39,463 |
| 14 | University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | Public | $10,050 | $49,560 |
| 15 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly | Private Nonprofit | $12,200 | $34,675 |
| 16 | Calvary University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | $14,094 | $45,421 |
| 17 | Cox College | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | $14,822 | $56,867 |
| 18 | Graceland University - Independence | Independence | Private Nonprofit | $14,940 | $47,361 |
| 19 | Mission University | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | $16,950 | $38,641 |
| 20 | Graceland University - Trenton | Trenton | Private Nonprofit | $17,745 | $47,361 |
| 21 | Four Rivers Career Center | Washington | Public | $18,345 | $48,199 |
| 22 | Lindenwood University | Saint Charles | Private Nonprofit | $21,600 | $53,278 |
| 23 | Columbia College | Columbia | Private Nonprofit | $25,826 | $45,378 |
| 24 | Conception Seminary College | Conception | Private Nonprofit | $26,206 | $50,430 |
| 25 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal | Private Nonprofit | $26,880 | $42,643 |
| 26 | Cottey College | Nevada | Private Nonprofit | $27,562 | $35,422 |
| 27 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Fayette | Private Nonprofit | $28,260 | $48,991 |
| 28 | Evangel University | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | $28,548 | $46,573 |
| 29 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton | Private Nonprofit | $30,875 | $46,092 |
| 30 | Drury University | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | $36,745 | $40,694 |
| 31 | Avila University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | $42,000 | $52,773 |
| 32 | Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | $44,550 | $37,032 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest college in Missouri?
The most affordable college in Missouri is East Central College with in-state tuition of $4,272.
How many affordable colleges are in Missouri?
There are 32 colleges in Missouri with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
What is the average tuition in Missouri?
The average in-state tuition across Missouri colleges is $17,282 per year.
Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.