Tuition & Fees 2026-27
Mission University is among the most affordable, nationally accredited private Christian educational institutions in the United States. A Mission University education is a wise investment in your future. This information will help you determine the costs of attending Mission U and the financial aid available to each student.
For resident students, the traditional academic year runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year.
For online students, the academic year consists of three terms (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
Director of Financial Aid, Brian Rains
Email: brains@mission.edu
Financial Aid office
Call: 417-268-6026
Residential Degree Programs
Tuition & Student Fees
The undergraduate student fee includes library, technology, student life, security, and vehicle registration fees. However, it does not include course/lab fees. The course schedule lists the online fee and specific course/lab fees. Students have access to the course schedule in advance of registration.
How is COST OF ATTENDANCE (COA) used?
The Cost of Attendance (COA) plays two major roles in determining the type and amount of financial aid you are awarded.
First, the Cost of Attendance (COA) is used to determine your financial need. For financial aid purposes, financial need is determined by subtracting your Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined on the FAFSA from your Cost of Attendance (COA). Financial need is how we determine your eligibility for need-based funds like Pell Grants, Access Missouri, Direct Subsidized Loans, Federal Work Study, and selected others.
Second, the Cost of Attendance (COA) serves as the ceiling on how much financial aid you are eligible to be awarded. Federal regulations require that a student’s award package not exceed Cost of Attendance (COA). For this reason, when we are developing your Cost of Attendance (COA) we want to make sure it is as comprehensive but accurate as possible.
What contributes to the Cost of Attendance (COA)?
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is comprised of various components, including:
- Tuition & Fees
- Housing & Meals
- Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
- Transportation
- Personal Expenses
- Direct Loan Fees
Again, averages are used when calculating the Cost of Attendance (COA) and for this reason not all categories apply the same way to all students. For example, a student who chooses not to borrow Direct Student Loans will not have the associated loan origination fees. However, this component must be included in every student’s Cost of Attendance (COA) for consistency and to remain in compliance with Department of Education regulations.
Common Cost of Attendance (COA) Groups
As previously mentioned, we establish different Cost of Attendance (COA) groups based on broad categories of student. Below are breakdowns of common groups to illustrate how your 2026-2027 Academic Year COA is calculated.
Undergraduate Tuition
Part - Time
1-11 credit hours- $680 per credit hour
- Each class has 3 credit hours
- $675 per semester student fee
- Books are not included
- $350 UDG graduation fee
- $400 Graduate graduation fee
Full - Time
12-18 credit hours- $8,200 per semester block rate
- Classes vary from 1-3 credit hours
- $875 per semester student fee
- Books are not included
- Over 18 credit hours: $545 per credit hour
- $350 UDG graduation fee
- $400 GR graduation fee
Overload
18+ credit hours- $545.00 per credit hour
- Classes vary from 1-3 credit hours
- $875 per semester student fee
- Books are not included
- Over 18 credit hours: $545 per credit hour
- $350 UDG graduation fee
- $400 GR graduation fee
Student Fees
Part - Time
1-11 credit hoursFull - Time
12-18 credit hoursGraduation Fees
Undergraduate
Graduate
Housing and Meals
Dorm Housing & Meals:
$4,600 per semester ($9,200 per year)
Single Occupancy Dorm Housing & Meals:
$6,000 per semester ($12,000 per year) – contact Student Life for Single Occupancy guidelines
Honors Dorm:
(D Building only: includes laundry, utilities, and internet)
$3,500 Single Occupancy per semester / $2,750 per student for Double Occupancy per semester. For eligibility, contact Student Life.
(Meals are NOT included NOR provided)
Resident Full-time On Campus With Dependents Direct and Indirect Costs
| 26/27 Resident Full-time On Campus | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $16,400.00 | $8,200.00 |
| Fees | $1,750.00 | $875.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $9,200.00 | $4,600.00 |
| Transportation | $1,700.00 | $850.00 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,265.00 | $2,132.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,350.00 | $675.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.50 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $4,165.00 | $2,082.50 |
| Total: | $38,895.00 | $19,447.50 |
Resident Full-time On Campus Without Dependents Direct and Indirect Costs
| 26/27 Resident Full-time On Campus | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $16,400.00 | $8,200.00 |
| Fees | $1,750.00 | $875.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $9,200.00 | $4,600.00 |
| Transportation | $1,700.00 | $850.00 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,265.00 | $2,132.50 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,350.00 | $675.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.50 |
| Total: | $34,730.00 | $17,365.00 |
Resident Full-time Commuter Off Campus Direct and Indirect Costs
| 26/27 Resident Full-time Commuter Off-Campus | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $16,400.00 | $8,200.00 |
| Fees | $1,750.00 | $875.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $8,200.00 | $4,100.00 |
| Transportation | $1,700.00 | $850.00 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,265.00 | $2,132.50 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,350.00 | $675.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.00 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $4,165.00 | $2,082.50 |
| Total: | $37,895.00 | $18,947.00 |
Resident Full-Time Commuter Living With Parent Direct and Indirect Costs
| 26/27 Resident Full-time Commuter Off-Campus | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $16,400.00 | $8,200.00 |
| Fees | $1,750.00 | $875.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $5,075.00 | $2,537.50 |
| Transportation | $2,050.00 | $1025.00 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,265.00 | $2,132.50 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,350.00 | $675.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.00 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $4,165.00 | $2,082.50 |
| Total: | $35,120.00 | $17,234.50 |
Payment Plans & Fees
- Course & Program Specific Fees
- $100 payment plan fee will be assessed for each semester.
- $100 course withdraw fee for any dropped on-campus course
- Individuals failing to pay by the end of the semester are restricted from further use of the payment plan until all prior obligations are met. Additionally, I may not be permitted to register for classes for a subsequent semester, to be awarded grades, to receive official transcripts or to participate in graduations.
- Insufficient Funds Fee: $30.00 per incident
- Late Payment Fee: $35.00 per incident
- Late Payment Interest Charge: If at any time a payment is more than 7 days late, there will be a 3% monthly interest charge on the remaining balance for the remainder of the payment plan.
- Convenience Fee: There will be a 2.5% convenience fee charged on all debit/credit card payments.
- Fall Date Deadline (August 19, 2026)
Spring Date Deadline (January 22, 2027)
Online Degree Programs
Tuition & Student Fees
Undergraduate
(Associate or Bachelor's)- $395 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $350.00 per term; $100.00 additional per class per term over over 12 hours.
- Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Fee: $100.00
- Transcription Fee for Prior Learning Assessment credit: $100.00 per credit hour
- Course Withdrawal Fee: $100.00 per course (after course census date)
- Diploma Fee: $100.00 (diploma without graduation ceremony)
- Graduation Fee: $350.00 (diploma with graduation ceremony)
- Books are not included
Graduate
(Master's)- $425 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $350.00 per term; $100.00 additional per class per term over 9 hours.
- Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Fee: $100.00
- Transcription Fee for Prior Learning Assessment credit: $100.00 per credit hour
- Course Withdrawal Fee: $100.00 per course (after course census date)
- Diploma Fee: $125.00 (diploma without graduation ceremony)
- Graduation Fee: $400.00 (diploma with graduation ceremony)
- Books are not included
Online Full-time Undergraduate Direct and Indirect Costs
| 26/27 Online Undergraduate | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (12 hours) | $9,480.00 | $4,740.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 | $350.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $9,405.00 | $4,702.50 |
| Transportation | $2,015.00 | $1,007.50 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,295.00 | $2,147.50 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $925.00 | $462.50 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.50 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $4,050.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Total: | $30,935.00 | $15,467.50 |
Online Full-time Graduate Direct and Indirect Costs
| 26/27 Online Graduate Full-time | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (9 hours) | $7,650.00 | $3,825.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 | $350.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Meals) | $9,135.00 | $4,567.00 |
| Transportation | $1,975.00 | $987.50 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,530.00 | $2,265.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $750.00 | $375.00 |
| Loan Fees | $252.00 | $126.00 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $4,050.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Total: | $29,042.00 | $14,521.00 |
Payment Plans & Fees
- $100.00 payment plan fee will be assessed for each term.
- $100.00 course withdrawal fee for any dropped on-campus course.
- Individuals failing to pay by the end of the semester are restricted from further use of the payment plan until all prior obligations are met. Additionally, I may not be permitted to register for classes for a subsequent semester, to be awarded grades, to receive official transcripts or to participate in graduations.
- Insufficient Funds Fee: $30.00 per incident
- Late Payment Fee: $35.00 per incident
- Late Payment Interest Charge: If at any time a payment is more than 7 days late, there will be a 3% monthly interest charge on the remaining balance for the remainder of the payment plan.
- Convenience Fee: There will be a 2.5% convenience fee charged on all debit/credit card payments.
- International students are responsible for all currency conversion and transaction fees incurred on all debit/credit card payments (fees may vary).
Account Payment Information & Policies
All charges (tuition, fees, housing & meals) will be due on August 19, 2026 for the Fall Semester and January 22, 2027 for the Spring Semester.
- Partnership program fees: SBU/Drury: $2,000 per semester. OTC/IWU/SBU/Drury: $35 per credit hour
- Student accounts that have a remaining balance from a previous semester must be paid in full before beginning any future semester.
- $100 course withdraw fee for any dropped on-campus and online course.
- All charges (tuition, fees, housing & meals) will be due on August 19, 2026, for the Fall Semester and January 22, 2027, for the Spring Semester.
- Any student account with a remaining balance that cannot be paid by the dates above must be placed on a payment plan. Payment plans will be by semester (Fall: Aug-Dec) (Spring: Jan-April). Other payment plan arrangements must be approved by the Finance Department.
- Any withdrawal or dismissal after August 19, 2026, for the Fall Semester and January 22, 2027, for the Spring Semester will result in all charges (including Housing & Meals) being assessed to the student account (no refunds/credits).
- If a student transitions from the traditional program to the online program, they must have their balance paid in full before starting the next term.
- Mission University encourages you to make all payments for your payment plan by EFT or Credit Card (through Populi). All payments will be due on the 20th of each month for the payment plan’s duration. A $100 payment plan fee will be assessed for each semester. Any payment returned for insufficient funds will be assessed as a $30 service fee.
- There will be a $30 past due payment fee for each late payment. If at any time a payment is more than 7 days late, there will be a 3% monthly interest charge on the remaining balance for the remainder of the payment plan.
- There will be a 2.5% convenience fee charged on all debit/credit card payments.
Books
Students seeking to purchase textbooks with available financial aid should contact brains@mission.edu. Only students with available aid remaining after tuition, student fees, and housing & food charges have been paid may request textbook charges to be applied to their account.
