For the academic year 2023-2024, WSU's tuition & fees is $9,322 for state residents and $19,240 for out-of-state students. WSU's tuition is comparable to similar schools. The average tuition of the schools is $7,896 for in-state and $18,704 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to WSU is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
University of Kansas has the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,412 and Haskell Indian Nations University has the lowest tuition & fees of $600 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to WSU is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between WSU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Emporia State UniversityEmporia, KS | $7,356 | $15,669 | $185 | $462 | $1,160 | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS | $5,633 | $16,811 | $147 | $520 | $1,000 | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| Haskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS | $480 | $600 | - | - | $1,600 | $1,190 | $12,717 |
| University of KansasLawrence, KS | $11,700 | $29,412 | $353 | $944 | $1,224 | $10,818 | $10,936 |
| Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS | $10,942 | $27,816 | $332 | $895 | $1,056 | $12,020 | $9,392 |
| Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS | $8,156 | $19,500 | $204 | $582 | $1,200 | $9,398 | $9,984 |
| Washburn UniversityTopeka, KS | $9,578 | $20,582 | $338 | $731 | $970 | $10,759 | $10,931 |
| Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS | $9,322 | $19,240 | $242 | $572 | $1,250 | $13,790 | $12,750 |
| Average | $7,896 | $18,704 | $257 | $672 | $1,183 | $9,661 | $10,753 |