University of Missouri-Columbia

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

Mizzou's published cost depends heavily on Missouri residency, housing choices and financial aid. In the supplied 2025-26 IPEDS figures, average full-time undergraduate tuition was $13,658 for in-state students and $34,877 for out-of-state students; required fees were reported as $1,179 for either group.

• Missouri undergraduate tuition and required fees: about $14,837 for the academic year, using the reported figures.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: about $37,820 on the same basis.
• Reported typical room and board: $15,008 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $918.

Adding those listed items produces an illustrative annual amount of about $30,763 for an in-state student using the stated room-and-board figure, or $51,982 for an out-of-state student. Neither is a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses and possible program charges would add to it. Nor is room and board a bill every student pays to the university. Part-time enrollment, graduate study and particular programs have different rates. Students should use the university's current-year budget and their own aid offer rather than treating these 2024-25 figures as a current bill.

Grants and scholarships can reduce the amount a student pays; loans generally must be repaid. The reported aid figures indicate that 97% of students received some form of financial aid, while 35% had student loans. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $13,378. Net price is an average after grant aid for the measured group, not an offer to a particular applicant. Eligible students can pursue federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, along with applicable Missouri programs and Mizzou scholarships. Scholarship deadlines and residency rules deserve attention, especially for students comparing the much higher nonresident price. Veteran and military education benefits may provide another funding route for eligible students.

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

Mizzou students can seek campus jobs, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that supports wages from an approved job; an award does not automatically assign a position or pay tuition upfront.

Students typically determine federal aid eligibility through the FAFSA and then apply for available jobs. Other part-time campus positions may be open without a Work-Study award, with pay and schedules set by the employer. Research assistantships, internships and departmental roles can offer experience related to a major, but they have their own selection rules and may be paid, unpaid or taken for credit.

Mizzou also offers career-development support distinct from a student job. Reported services include individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings, employer recruitment and career fairs. Students can use those resources to explore majors or prepare applications, but the availability of a service is not evidence that a particular graduate will receive a job offer.