Affordability
Construction Update
The front entrance with parking at the UMKC Administrative Center is closed for construction. Please use the entrances on the east, south and north ends of building. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will remain open for calls and email. UMKC Central will be relocating to its new office in Atterbury Student Success Center from July 27 to August 14. Walk-in services may be limited or not available during that time.
What is Cost of Attendance?
Cost of attendance (COA) is one factor that will determine the final price of your degree at UMKC. It includes an estimate of direct costs — items paid directly to the university — and indirect costs — items related to your education but not billed by the university. Learn more about costs associated with earning your degree.
Direct Costs
Learn more about the direct or primary expenses of earning your degree.
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Indirect Costs
Our cost of attendance estimates include the following indirect costs to help you build a more complete picture to plan around.
- Off-campus housing
- Groceries
- Personal expenses
- Transportation
- Travel
- Books, technology and supplies (not from the UMKC bookstore)
Tuition Discounts
All Missouri residents, including lawful permanent residents, pay a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students in the same program. However, other tuition discounts are also available for military members and residents of other states.
Special Circumstances
Cost of attendance can sometimes include unexpected expenses, such as medical or dental bills and car repairs. However, you must complete a special circumstances appeal to have these expenses included in your cost of attendance.
Estimating Your Cost of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Answer a few simple questions using our Net Price Calculator to determine your estimated award eligibility based on 2019-20 award data.
Cost Estimates
Explore cost estimates for undergraduate, graduate and professional students that factor in your direct and indirect costs to attend.
Estimated Financial Aid Budget
You can view your estimated financial aid budget by aid year in the Financial Aid Summary in the self-service section in Pathway.
How Your Aid Level is Determined
Starting in 2024-25, FAFSA began using the Student Aid Index (SAI) to calculate the amount of need-based financial aid you are eligible to receive. Learn more about the SAI and how it's calculated before filling out your FAFSA.