Tuition & Fees 2024-25
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: 417-268-6045
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.
Part - Time
1-11 credit hours $655
- $655 per credit hour
- Each class has 3 credit hours
- $500 per semester student fee
- Books are not included
- $350 graduation fee
Full - Time
12-18 credit hours $7,875
- $7,875 per semester block rate
- Classes vary from 1-3 credit hours
- $600 per semester student fee
- Books are not included
- Over 18 credit hours: $525 per credit hour
- $350 graduation fee
Housing and Meals
Dorm Housing & Meals:
$4,400 per semester ($8,800 per year)
Single Occupancy Dorm Housing & Meals:
$5,500 per semester ($11,000 per year)- contact Student Life for Single Occupancy guidelines
Honors Dorm:
Regular Rent Rates + $400 Meals Fee per semester (contact Student Life)
Resident Full-time On Campus With Dependents Direct and Indirect Costs
| 24/25 Resident Full-time On Campus | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $15,750.00 | $7,875.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 | $600.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $8,800.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Transportation | $1,575.00 | $787.50 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,250.00 | $625.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.50 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $4,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Total: | $36,640.00 | $18,320.00 |
Resident Full-time On Campus Without Dependents Direct and Indirect Costs
| 24/25 Resident Full-time On Campus w/o Dependents | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $15,750.00 | $7,875.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 | $550.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $8,800.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Transportation | $1,575.00 | $787.50 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,250.00 | $625.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.50 |
| Total: | $32,640.00 | $16,270.00 |
Resident Full-time Commuter Off Campus Direct and Indirect Costs
YearSemester
| 24/25 Resident Full-time Commuter Off-Campus | ||
| Tuition (FA/SP: 12-18 hours) | $15,750.00 | $7,875.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 | $600.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $7,750.00 | $3,875.00 |
| Transportation | $1,575.00 | $787.50 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,250.00 | $625.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.00 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $3,725.00 | $1,862.50 |
| Total: | $35,315.00 | $17,657.00 |
Resident Full-Time Commuter Living With Parent Direct and Indirect Costs
YearSemester
| 24/25 Resident Full-Time Commuter Living w/Parent | ||
| Tuition (FA/SP 12-18 hours) | $15,750.00 | $7,875.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 | $550.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $4,750.00 | $2,375.00 |
| Transportation | $1,775.00 | $887.50 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,250.00 | $625.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.00 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $3,725.00 | $1,862.50 |
| Total: | $32,515.00 | $16,207.00 |
Payment Plans & Fees
- Course Specific Fees
- Convenience Fee (EFT/Credit Card Payment Plans): $75.00 per semester
- 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 2.5% monthly interest charge on the remaining balance for the remainder of the payment plan.
- Convenience Fee: There will be a 3% convenience fee charged on all debit/credit card payments.
- Discount for Balance Paid in Full (Resident only): 5%
Fall Date Deadline (August 16, 2024)
Spring Date Deadline (January 17, 2025)
Online Degree Programs
Tuition & Student Fees
Undergraduate
(Associate or Bachelor's) $395
- $395 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $300.00 per term (enrolled with 9-12 credit hours); $200.00 per term (enrolled with 3-6 credit hours); $100.00 additional per class per term over 12 hours.
- Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Fee: $100.00
- Transcription Fee for Prior Learning Assessment credit: $50.00 per credit hour
- Course Withdrawal Fee: $50.00 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
- $425 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $300.00 per term (enrolled with 6-9 credit hours); $200.00 per term (enrolled with 3 credit hours); $100.00 additional per class per term over 9 hours.
- Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Fee: $100.00
- Transcription Fee for Prior Learning Assessment credit: $50.00 per credit hour
- Course Withdrawal Fee: $50.00 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
| 24/25 Online Undergraduate | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (12 hours) | $9,480.00 | $4,740.00 |
| Fees | $600.00 | $300.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Meals) | $8,650.00 | $4,325.00 |
| Transportation | $1,850.00 | $925.00 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $3,950.00 | $1,975.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $850.00 | $425.00 |
| Loan Fees | $65.00 | $32.50 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $3,725.00 | $1,862.50 |
| Total: | $29,170.00 | $12,690.00 |
Online Full-time Graduate Direct and Indirect Costs
| 24/25 Online Graduate Full-time | Year | Semester |
| Tuition (9 hours) | $7,650.00 | $3,825.00 |
| Fees | $600.00 | $300.00 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $8,600.00 | $4,300.00 |
| Transportation | $1,850.00 | $925.00 |
| Miscellaneous (Personal expenses) | $4,250.00 | $2,125.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $700.00 | $350.00 |
| Loan Fees | $252.00 | $126.00 |
| Child/Dependent Care | $3,725.00 | $1,862.50 |
| Total: | $27,627.00 | $11,825.00 |
Payment Plans & Fees
- Convenience Fee (EFT/Credit Card Payment Plans): $75.00 per term
- 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 2.5% monthly interest charge on the remaining balance for the remainder of the payment plan.
- Convenience Fee: There will be a 3% 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 16, 2024 for the Fall Semester and January 17, 2025 for the Spring Semester.
- Any student account that has any remaining balance over $500 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). Any other payment plan arrangements must be approved by the Finance Department.
- Any withdrawal or dismissal after August 16, 2024 for the Fall Semester and January 17, 2025 for the Spring Semester will result in all charges (including Housing & Meals) being assessed to the student account (no refunds/credits).
- If a student decides to transition from the traditional program to the online program, the student will be required to have their balance from the previous term paid in full before starting the next term.
- Mission U 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 duration of the payment plan. There will be a $75 payment plan fee assessed for each semester a payment plan is needed. Any payment that is returned for insufficient funds will be assessed a $30 service fee.
- There will be a $35 late payment fee for each late payment. If at any time a payment is more than 7 days late, there will be a 2.5% monthly interest charge on the remaining balance for the remainder of the payment plan.
- There will be a 3% 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).
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.
