Published cost of attendance is $31,199. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $13,031, middle-income families pay around $15,222, higher-income families pay approximately $21,608.
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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) | $31,199 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,112 |
| Room and Board | $13,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$16,128 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,071 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,031 |
| $30–48k | $12,979 |
| $48–75k | $15,222 |
| $75–110k | $17,598 |
| $110k+ | $21,608 |
Published cost of attendance is $31,199. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $13,031, middle-income families pay around $15,222, higher-income families pay approximately $21,608. Azimuth ranks University of Missouri-St Louis #295 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 79.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,027. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,350, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Missouri-St Louis earn median 4-year earnings of $62,350, placing University of Missouri-St Louis in the 57.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,036 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 73.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Missouri-St Louis #593 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business/Commerce, General reports 333 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,373, ranked #17 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 191 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,608, ranked #250 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 142 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,014, ranked #225 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 131 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $38,980, ranked #224 nationally in its major.
