Paying for Kansas State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,942 4.73%	$27,816 4.89%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,786 4.74%	$25,147 4.88%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kansas State University (K-State) are $10,942 for Kansas residents and $27,816 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,381. It could cover 30.13% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,905 for Kansas residents and $37,779 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

K-State's 4-year tuition is $45,037 for Kansas residents and $115,065 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $126,011 for Kansas residents and $196,038 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 Kansas State University is $10,942 for Kansas residents and $27,816 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.73% for Kansas residents and increased by 4.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of K-State is $11,459 for Kansas residents and $29,176 for out-of-state students, a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

K-State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,448	$26,519	$14,528
2023-2024	$10,942	$27,816	$17,288
Change % 2023-2024	4.73%	4.89%	19.00%
2024-2025	$11,459	$29,176	$20,572

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,786 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,147. 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 K-State is $12,344 for Kansas residents and $26,374 for out-of-state students , a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

K-State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,253	$23,977	$14,528
2023-2024	$11,786	$25,147	$17,288
Change % 2023-2024	4.74%	4.88%	19.00%
2024-2025	$12,344	$26,374	$20,572

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 K-State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $332 for Kansas residents and $895 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $450 for Kansas residents and $1,007 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$316	$852
	2023-2024	$332	$895
	2024-2025	$349	$940
Graduate	2022-2023	$429	$959
	2023-2024	$450	$1,007
	2024-2025	$472	$1,057

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,288 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 19.00% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 11.84% compared to the previous year.

The K-State's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,286 for state residents and $46,160 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,658 for state residents and $43,532 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At K-State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,942
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,816
Room & Board	$12,020	$9,392
Personal Expenses	$5,268	$5,268
Books & Supplies	$1,056
COA (In-State)	$29,286	$26,658
COA (Out-of-State)	$46,160	$43,532

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.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at K-State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at K-State is $45,037 for Kansas residents and $115,065 for out-of-state students.

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.

K-State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,068	$11,194	$11,323	$11,453	$45,037
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,191	$28,571	$28,956	$29,347	$115,065
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,194	$11,323	$11,453	$11,584	$45,554
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,571	$28,956	$29,347	$29,742	$116,616
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,323	$11,453	$11,584	$11,717	$46,077
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,956	$29,347	$29,742	$30,143	$118,188
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,453	$11,584	$11,717	$11,851	$46,605
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,347	$29,742	$30,143	$30,550	$119,782
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,584	$11,717	$11,851	$11,987	$47,140
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,742	$30,143	$30,550	$30,961	$121,396

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 $126,011 for Kansas residents and $196,038 for out-of-state students.

K-State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,142	$31,028	$31,910	$32,825	$126,011
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,265	$48,404	$49,579	$50,790	$196,038
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,028	$31,945	$32,860	$33,808	$129,750
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$48,404	$49,579	$50,790	$52,039	$200,813
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,945	$32,896	$33,844	$34,826	$133,625
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$49,579	$50,790	$52,039	$53,328	$205,737
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,896	$33,881	$34,863	$35,881	$137,639
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,790	$52,039	$53,328	$54,658	$210,816
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,881	$34,902	$35,920	$36,975	$141,798
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$52,039	$53,328	$54,658	$56,030	$216,055

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% 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 $92,487 for Kansas residents and $162,514 for out-of-state students.

K-State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,761	$22,647	$23,529	$24,444	$92,487
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,884	$40,023	$41,198	$42,409	$162,514
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,647	$23,564	$24,479	$25,427	$96,226
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,023	$41,198	$42,409	$43,658	$167,289
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,564	$24,515	$25,463	$26,445	$100,101
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$41,198	$42,409	$43,658	$44,947	$172,213
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,515	$25,500	$26,482	$27,500	$104,115
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$42,409	$43,658	$44,947	$46,277	$177,292
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,500	$26,521	$27,539	$28,594	$108,274
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$43,658	$44,947	$46,277	$47,649	$182,531

	In-State	Out-of-State
Kansas State University	$10,942	$27,816
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	$9,595	$26,665
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	$10,110	$25,630
University of Kansas	$11,700	$29,412
Baylor University	$54,844
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778