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Lion Pride Tuition

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Get In-State Tuition — Even If You Live Out of State

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s Lion Pride Tuition Discount makes college more affordable for students across neighboring states and select regions.

   

What is Lion Pride Tuition?

Lion Pride Tuition is ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s tuition discount program that allows eligible out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition rates, making a high-quality education more affordable.


Who Qualifies

  • All states bordering Missouri: Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Nebraska
  • All counties in: Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida
  • U.S. territories: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Freely Associated States
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Why MSSU

Affordable tuition is just the beginning. At ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, you’ll gain hands-on experience, small class sizes, and real-world opportunities that prepare you for meaningful careers and global impact.

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Your Savings & Next Steps

How much can you save?

Undergraduate (On-Campus) Students: $630 → $330 per credit hour
Graduate Students: $742 → $427 per credit hour
Rates shown include the Lion Fee and reflect the total per-credit cost.

How to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø

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  2. Submit residency info
  3. Receive Lion Pride rate
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