Eight Missouri colleges offer fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. Published in-state tuition runs from $4,176 at State Fair Community College to $28,300 at Stephens College. The table below compares them on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare All 8 Fashion Schools in Missouri
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Fair Community CollegeLowest published tuition in the state: $4,176 in-state. | Sedalia | Public | $4,176 | $7,985 | 2,694 | Merchandising |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield campus. Net cost ($17,613) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Springfield | Public | $9,502 | $17,613 | 13,313 | Design & Textiles |
| Southeast Missouri State UniversityIn-state and out-of-state students pay the same $9,903. | Cape Girardeau | Public | $9,903 | $15,882 | 6,373 | Design + Merch |
| University of Central MissouriWarrensburg campus with a $14,462 average net price. | Warrensburg | Public | $10,050 | $14,462 | 5,648 | Merchandising |
| Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville campus. Net cost ($16,244) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Maryville | Public | $10,611 | $16,244 | 4,378 | Design & Textiles |
| University of Missouri-ColumbiaThe biggest school on this list, with 23,929 students in Columbia. | Columbia | Public | $14,837 | $20,268 | 23,929 | Design + Merch |
| Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles campus with a $19,638 average net price. | Saint Charles | Private | $21,600 | $19,638 | 4,624 | Merchandising |
| Stephens CollegeBased in Columbia; students average $23,459 a year after grants. | Columbia | Private | $28,300 | $23,459 | 391 | Design + Merch |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Missouri?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $7,985 a year at State Fair Community College. 2 of the 8 schools net out under $15,000 a year. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Missouri: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Missouri?
State Fair Community College has the lowest average net price at about $7,985 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Missouri?
Published in-state tuition runs from $4,176 to $28,300. Average net price after grants ranges from about $7,985 to $23,459 a year.
Which Missouri schools offer fashion design?
These schools report an apparel design or textiles track: Missouri State University-Springfield, Southeast Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, Stephens College. The rest focus on fashion merchandising and retail.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
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How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.