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The real 4-year cost of Missouri Western State University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Missouri Western State University went from $4,562 to $8,970, an average of 4.2% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$10,142
Year 2$10,566
Year 3$11,007
Year 4$11,467
4-year total$43,181

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$3,181
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$24,551
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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