For Missouri community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,393 per year for in-state students and $6,050 for out-of-state students (2025).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,509 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in Missouri is Cottey College, with a tuition of $35,680.
The community college with the lowest tuition is State Fair Community College, with a tuition of $4,020.
Tuition Cost Range: $4,020
$35,680
Avg. Tuition Cost: $9,325
Missouri Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2025)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $4,020
($3,288 in-state
$4,752 out-state)
$4,752 out-state)
3201 W 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
(877) 311-7322
Sedalia, MO 65301
(877) 311-7322
Rank: #22.
Jefferson College
Public
Tuition: $4,080
($3,504 in-state
$4,656 out-state)
$4,656 out-state)
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3000
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3000
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Tuition: $4,215
($3,690 in-state
$4,740 out-state)
$4,740 out-state)
2645 Generations Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 422-2000
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 422-2000
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Tuition: $4,215
($3,690 in-state
$4,740 out-state)
$4,740 out-state)
11333 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Tuition: $4,215
($3,690 in-state
$4,740 out-state)
$4,740 out-state)
3400 Pershall Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
Rank: #66.
Tuition: $4,416
($3,552 in-state
$5,280 out-state)
$5,280 out-state)
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Cottleville, MO 63376
(636) 922-8000
Cottleville, MO 63376
(636) 922-8000
Rank: #77.
Tuition: $4,494
($3,924 in-state
$5,064 out-state)
$5,064 out-state)
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-7500
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-7500
Rank: #88.
Tuition: $4,679
($4,017 in-state
$5,340 out-state)
$5,340 out-state)
1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3948
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3948
Rank: #99.
East Central College![East Central College Photo - Men's soccer is one of three sports offered at East Central College. The Falcons also compete in NJCAA women's volleyball and softball. For the past six years East Central has won the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Academic Award for the highest overall athletic department GPA.]( "East Central College Photo - Men's soccer is one of three sports offered at East Central College. The Falcons also compete in NJCAA women's volleyball and softball. For the past six years East Central has won the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Academic Award for the highest overall athletic department GPA.")
Public
Tuition: $4,680
($3,240 in-state
$6,120 out-state)
$6,120 out-state)
1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 584-6500
Union, MO 63084
(636) 584-6500
Rank: #1010.
Tuition: $4,995
($4,170 in-state
$5,820 out-state)
$5,820 out-state)
101 College Ave
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 263-4100
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 263-4100
Rank: #1111.
Mineral Area College![Mineral Area College Photo]( "Mineral Area College Photo")
Public
Tuition: $5,050
($3,670 in-state
$6,430 out-state)
$6,430 out-state)
5270 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-4593
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-4593
Rank: #1212.
Tuition: $5,235
($4,410 in-state
$6,060 out-state)
$6,060 out-state)
3221 McKelvey Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 539-5005
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 539-5005
Rank: #1313.
Three Rivers College
Public
Tuition: $5,508
($4,968 in-state
$6,048 out-state)
$6,048 out-state)
2080 Three Rivers Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9600
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9600
Rank: #1414.
Tuition: $5,730
($4,020 in-state
$7,440 out-state)
$7,440 out-state)
128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-7255
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-7255
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $6,090
($5,280 in-state
$6,900 out-state)
$6,900 out-state)
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
Rank: #1616.
Tuition: $8,190
($5,820 in-state
$10,560 out-state)
$10,560 out-state)
One Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-5000
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-5000
Rank: #1717.
Cox College
Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $10,150
($10,150 in-state
$10,150 out-state)
$10,150 out-state)
1423 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 269-3401
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 269-3401
Rank: #1818.
Vatterott College-Kansas City
Private, for profit
Tuition: $12,406
($12,406 in-state
$12,406 out-state)
$12,406 out-state)
8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 861-1000
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 861-1000
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City
Private for-profit
Tuition: $14,048
($14,048 in-state
$14,048 out-state)
$14,048 out-state)
11500 N Ambassador Ste 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tuition: $14,048
($14,048 in-state
$14,048 out-state)
$14,048 out-state)
11500 N.W. Ambassador, Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
Rank: #2121.
Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts![Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts Photo - Graduation day 2019]( "Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts Photo - Graduation day 2019")
Private for-profit
Tuition: $14,580
($14,580 in-state
$14,580 out-state)
$14,580 out-state)
1521 Washington Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0949
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0949
Rank: #2222.
Ranken Technical College![Ranken Technical College Photo - Ranken Technical College]( "Ranken Technical College Photo - Ranken Technical College")
Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $14,664
($14,664 in-state
$14,664 out-state)
$14,664 out-state)
4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-0236
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-0236
Rank: #2323.
Bryan University
Private for-profit
Tuition: $15,321
($15,321 in-state
$15,321 out-state)
$15,321 out-state)
4255 S Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
Rank: #2424.
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $15,690
($15,690 in-state
$15,690 out-state)
$15,690 out-state)
2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-6825
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-6825
Rank: #2525.
Texas County Technical College
Private for-profit
Tuition: $16,044
($16,044 in-state
$16,044 out-state)
$16,044 out-state)
6915 S Hwy 63
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-5466
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-5466
Rank: #2626.
Cottey College![Cottey College Photo - Cottey College Campus]( "Cottey College Photo - Cottey College Campus")
Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $35,680
($35,680 in-state
$35,680 out-state)
$35,680 out-state)
1000 W Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-8181
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-8181
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community college tuition in Missouri?
The average tuition in Missouri is approximately $4,393 per year for in-state students and $6,050 for out-of-state students (2025)
What are the most expensive community college in Missouri?
The most expensive community college in Missouri include State Fair Community College, Jefferson College and Saint Louis Community College-Wildwood.
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