Tuition for Missouri residents attending Missouri University of Science and Technology rose by 5.1% during the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
This year, in-state students paid $11,365 to attend the public four-year university, an increase of $552 compared to the $10,813 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition costs that were 162.3% higher than those for residents in 2022-23, amounting to $29,809. This represents a 2.4% rise from the $29,097 charged during the previous year.
Approximately 76% of the undergraduate student body at the university are Missouri residents, while around 22% come from other states and 2% are international students.
Data indicates that 98% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 1,106 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $15.4 million, and 523 students obtained student loans exceeding $4.5 million.
Among all undergraduates, 4,734 students received grants or scholarships totaling $56.5 million. Additionally, 2,219 students borrowed $13.4 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 243 | 21% | $1.3 million | $5,265 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 522 | 46% | $1.6 million | $3,017 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,088 | 96% | $12.6 million | $11,559 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 1,106 | 97% | $15.4 million | $13,952 |
| Federal student loans | 499 | 44% | $2.6 million | $5,149 |
| Other student loans | 150 | 13% | $2 million | $13,178 |
| Student loan aid | 523 | 46% | $4.5 million | $8,692 |
| Total student aid | 1,116 | 98% | $20 million | $17,900 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
