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A bachelor’s degree requires 120 credit hours, but the typical transfer student admitted to this program needs only 60 credit hours to complete this bachelor’s degree. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, course choices at Mizzou and your academic progress.
Freshman part time student
(Part time)
(Part time)
These estimates are for illustrative purposes only and are based on academic year 2024-2025 information.
Part time
Students who take 1-11 credit hours pay $647.90 per credit hour.
Full time
Students who take 12-18 credit hours pay a plateau (a flat rate charge) of $7,770.00 per semester. Students who take 19 hours or more will pay the plateau rate for 18 hours and be charged a per credit hour rate for each hour above that.
Transfer part time student
(Part time)
(Part time)
These estimates are for illustrative purposes only and are based on academic year 2024-2025 information.
Part time
Students who take 1-11 credit hours pay $647.90 per credit hour.
Full time
Students who take 12-18 credit hours pay a plateau (a flat rate charge) of $7,770.00 per semester. Students who take 19 hours or more will pay the plateau rate for 18 hours and be charged a per credit hour rate for each hour above that.
Additional costs
These estimates do not include your application fee, textbooks or course materials. Additional fees may apply. Course fees vary from department to department. Your actual program costs will vary from these estimated totals.
Nonresident tuition
Estimates are for Missouri residents and do not include a nonresident fee of $122.90 per credit hour (if applicable).
See more about tuition and fees.
The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the fees charged for attendance and other services at the University when the Board of Curators considers it in the best interest of the University to do so. Any increase in fees must be approved by the Board of Curators not less than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the academic term (semester, etc.) to which these fees will be applied. Any change in fees will be effective irrespective of whether fees have or have not been paid by or on behalf of a student prior to the effective date of the modification. For more information on tuition and fees, visit the Office of Cashiers.
Financial aid
Students may receive several types of financial aid, including loans, grants and scholarships.
The Mizzou Student Financial Aid Office can provide further information and assist you with federal aid and upcoming scholarship deadlines.
Community college tuition award
If you are a transfer student from one of Missouri’s community colleges, you may be eligible for a 10% reduction off base tuition.
Learn more about Mizzou’s Community College Tuition Award.
Military tuition award
If you are a military or veteran student, you may be eligible for a 10% reduction off base tuition.
Learn more about Mizzou’s Military Tuition Award.
College of Arts and Science undergraduate scholarships
The College of Arts and Science offers a variety of undergraduate scholarships. This includes general annual scholarships as well as support for study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, and other high-impact learning experiences. Learn more about the College of Arts and Science undergraduate scholarships.