University of Central Missouri

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Central Missouri?

UCM's published price depends substantially on Missouri residency and living arrangements. In IPEDS figures for 2025-26, average full-time undergraduate tuition was $8,550 for in-state students and $17,100 for out-of-state students; required fees were reported separately at $1,500.

• In-state tuition plus reported required fees: $10,050 for the academic year.
• Out-of-state tuition plus reported required fees: $20,870 for the academic year.
• Reported room and board: $10,940; books and supplies: $1,250.

Adding the reported room, board and book figures produces a subtotal of $22,240 for an in-state student or $30,790 for an out-of-state student. Neither subtotal is a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses and program-specific charges can add to it, and a commuter's expenses will differ from a resident's.

Published charges also differ from net price after grants and scholarships. For students in the reported family-income band of $0-$48,000, average net price was $12,254. That is an average for a particular group, not an aid offer. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans by completing the FAFSA, while Missouri programs and UCM scholarships may have additional rules or deadlines. UCM's financial-aid information should be used to compare an individual aid offer with an itemized estimate of expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Central Missouri?

UCM students can look for part-time campus work, while those awarded Federal Work-Study may qualify for positions funded through that aid program. Work-Study is earned through employment; it is not a grant automatically credited in full to a tuition bill.

Federal Work-Study eligibility is generally determined through the FAFSA and the school's aid award. An award does not by itself secure a job, and earnings depend on hours worked and the position's pay rate. Students who do not receive Work-Study may still be eligible for other campus jobs. For career-related employment, UCM's career services can help students look for internships and positions, prepare résumés and practice interviewing; an internship's credit and pay arrangements depend on the specific placement.