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The real 4-year cost of Northwest Missouri State University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Northwest Missouri State University went from $5,530 to $10,181, an average of 5.1% 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$11,808
Year 2$12,407
Year 3$13,036
Year 4$13,696
4-year total$50,947

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$10,947
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$34,829
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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