2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Kansas is $8,934 for Residents and $18,728 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Kansas is $8,934 for Kansas residents and $18,728 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Kansas, the average tuition & fees are $27,541 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Kansas is $9,216 for Kansas residents and $19,894 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Kansas, the average graduate tuition is $11,464.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,785 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,293. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Kansas is $24,131 for residents and $33,924 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $44,377. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,460 for Kansas residents and $18,914 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Kansas
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$24,131	$33,924
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$17,460	$18,914
Private 4 Years Colleges	$44,377

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Kansas, 76 out of 78 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 36 public and 42 private colleges in Kansas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Kansas is $8,934 for Kansas residents and $18,728 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,221

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,061 for residents and $5,515 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Kansas
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$8,934	$18,728
Private 4 Years Colleges	$26,221
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$4,061	$5,515
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$16,491

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Kansas, 29 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Kansas is $7,922 for Kansas residents and $18,601 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $10,751

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Kansas
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$7,922	$18,601
Private Schools	$10,751

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Kansas is $256 for Kansas residents and $672 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $791

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $353 for Kansas residents and $835 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $612

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Kansas
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$256	$672
Private 4 Years Colleges	$791
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$78	$119
Graduate
Public Schools	$353	$835
Private Schools	$612

Average Living Costs at colleges in Kansas

At colleges in Kansas, the average living cost is $13,785 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,293 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Kansas
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$12,463	$14,448
Private Schools	$15,663	$16,580

Most Searched Kansas Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Kansas Public, four-years | Lawrence
Kansas State University Public, four-years | Manhattan
Johnson County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Overland Park
Haskell Indian Nations University Public, four-years | Lawrence
Wichita State University Public, four-years | Wichita
Fort Hays State University Public, four-years | Hays
Baker University Private, four-years | Baldwin City
MidAmerica Nazarene University Private, four-years | Olathe
Hutchinson Community College Public, 2-4 years | Hutchinson
Benedictine College Private, four-years | Atchison

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Graduate

Kansas State University Public, four-years | Manhattan
Wichita State University Public, four-years | Wichita
Baker University Private, four-years | Baldwin City
Washburn University Public, four-years | Topeka
McPherson College Private, four-years | McPherson
Ottawa University-Online Private, four-years | Ottawa
Kansas Wesleyan University Private, four-years | Salina
Ottawa University-Ottawa Private, four-years | Ottawa
Emporia State University Public, four-years | Emporia
Pittsburg State University Public, four-years | Pittsburg

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Online Schools

Labette Community College Public, 2-4 years | Parsons
Barton County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Great Bend
Haskell Indian Nations University Public, four-years | Lawrence
Ottawa University-Online Private, four-years | Ottawa
Wichita State University Public, four-years | Wichita
Benedictine College Private, four-years | Atchison
Kansas State University Public, four-years | Manhattan
Coffeyville Community College Public, 2-4 years | Coffeyville
Fort Scott Community College Public, 2-4 years | Fort Scott
Kansas City Kansas Community College Public, 2-4 years | Kansas City

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Technical Colleges

Salina Area Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Salina
Crave Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita
Z Hair Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Overland Park
Eric Fisher Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita
Bellus Academy Private, 2-4 years | Manhattan
Midwest Barber College Private, Less than 2-years | Topeka
Northwest Kansas Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Goodland
Wichita Technical Institute Private, 2-4 years | Wichita
Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita Private, Less than 2-years | Wichita
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Private, Less than 2-years | Lenexa

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Kansas is $8,934 for Residents and $18,728 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Kansas

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Kansas

Highest Graduate Tuition in Kansas