University of Central Missouri's published cost of attendance is $22,947. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,947 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,600 |
| Room and Board | $10,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,485 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,462 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,965 |
| $30–48k | $12,254 |
| $48–75k | $13,408 |
| $75–110k | $16,931 |
| $110k+ | $18,485 |
University of Central Missouri's published cost of attendance is $22,947. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $10,965; middle-income families pay about $13,408; higher-income families pay approximately $18,485. Azimuth ranks University of Central Missouri #298 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Central Missouri's aid structure is need-based, with aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packaging. The institution participates in federal work-study, and aid packages typically combine grants, loans, and employment opportunities to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,054, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Central Missouri earn median 4-year earnings of $54,054, placing University of Central Missouri in the 13.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,317 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 31.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Central Missouri #1077 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 190 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $38,807. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 118 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $80,542. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,875. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 79 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,328.
