University of Missouri–St. Louis's published cost of attendance is $31,199.
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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 |
University of Missouri–St. Louis's published cost of attendance is $31,199. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. 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. 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. The university participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Financial aid savings relative to the published cost of attendance average $16,128 for aid recipients. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through a combination of need-based scholarships and federal aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,027; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,350, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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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 the institution in the 57.5th 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 University of Missouri–St. Louis in the 73.4th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Missouri–St. Louis #592 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 60.0th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to Missouri's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,959, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern reflects University of Missouri–St. Louis's focus on Business programs, which account for 24% of graduates. Business/Commerce, General anchors the institution's economic signature, with Azimuth ranking it #17 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning median earnings of $65,373 four years after enrollment. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing and Psychology, General also deliver strong outcomes, with graduates earning $78,608 and $48,014 respectively — 0.9× and 0.9× the national benchmarks for their fields.
