Paying for University of Kansas

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,700 4.77%	$29,412 4.91%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,574 4.78%	$26,236 4.91%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Kansas (KU) are $11,700 for Kansas residents and $29,412 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,373. It could cover 35.27% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,759 for Kansas residents and $34,471 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

KU's 4-year tuition is $48,150 for Kansas residents and $121,134 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $112,738 for Kansas residents and $185,721 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Kansas is $11,700 for Kansas residents and $29,412 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.77% for Kansas residents and increased by 4.91% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of KU is $12,258 for Kansas residents and $30,857 for out-of-state students, a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

KU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,167	$28,035	$13,382
2023-2024	$11,700	$29,412	$14,208
Change % 2023-2024	4.77%	4.91%	6.17%
2024-2025	$12,258	$30,857	$15,085

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,574 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $26,236. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at KU is $12,127 for Kansas residents and $27,524 for out-of-state students , a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Kansas has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $23,402 for in-state and $29,739 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Kansas School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $40,680 for in-state and $71,334 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Kansas School of Medicine page.

KU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,046	$25,008	$13,382
2023-2024	$11,574	$26,236	$14,208
Change % 2023-2024	4.78%	4.91%	6.17%
2024-2025	$12,127	$27,524	$15,085

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at KU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $353 for Kansas residents and $944 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $437 for Kansas residents and $1,048 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$336	$899
	2023-2024	$353	$944
	2024-2025	$371	$991
Graduate	2022-2023	$416	$998
	2023-2024	$437	$1,048
	2024-2025	$459	$1,101

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,208 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.17% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.20% compared to the previous year.

The KU's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,132 for state residents and $44,844 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,250 for state residents and $44,962 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At KU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,700
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$29,412
Room & Board	$10,818	$10,936
Personal Expenses	$3,390	$3,390
Books & Supplies	$1,224
COA (In-State)	$27,132	$27,250
COA (Out-of-State)	$44,844	$44,962

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

KU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at KU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at KU is $48,150 for Kansas residents and $121,134 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Kansas have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

KU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,834	$11,969	$12,105	$12,243	$48,150
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,757	$30,105	$30,458	$30,814	$121,134
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,969	$12,105	$12,243	$12,383	$48,700
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,105	$30,458	$30,814	$31,175	$122,552
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,105	$12,243	$12,383	$12,524	$49,255
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,458	$30,814	$31,175	$31,540	$123,988
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,243	$12,383	$12,524	$12,667	$49,817
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,814	$31,175	$31,540	$31,910	$125,440
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,383	$12,524	$12,667	$12,812	$50,386
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,175	$31,540	$31,910	$32,284	$126,909

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $112,738 for Kansas residents and $185,721 for out-of-state students.

KU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,546	$27,967	$28,392	$28,824	$112,738
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,469	$46,103	$46,748	$47,401	$185,721
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,967	$28,395	$28,827	$29,267	$114,465
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,103	$46,748	$47,401	$48,065	$188,318
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,395	$28,830	$29,270	$29,717	$116,221
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,748	$47,401	$48,065	$48,739	$190,953
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,830	$29,273	$29,720	$30,174	$118,006
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,401	$48,065	$48,739	$49,423	$193,629
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,273	$29,723	$30,177	$30,640	$119,822
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,065	$48,739	$49,423	$50,118	$196,345

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $71,246 for Kansas residents and $144,229 for out-of-state students.

KU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,173	$17,594	$18,019	$18,451	$71,246
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,096	$35,730	$36,375	$37,028	$144,229
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,594	$18,022	$18,454	$18,894	$72,973
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,730	$36,375	$37,028	$37,692	$146,826
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,022	$18,457	$18,897	$19,344	$74,729
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,375	$37,028	$37,692	$38,366	$149,461
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,457	$18,900	$19,347	$19,801	$76,514
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,028	$37,692	$38,366	$39,050	$152,137
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,900	$19,350	$19,804	$20,267	$78,330
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,692	$38,366	$39,050	$39,745	$154,853

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Kansas	$11,700	$29,412
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	$9,595	$26,665
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Iowa State University	$10,497	$27,683
Kansas State University	$10,942	$27,816