Paying for Wichita State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,322 5.14%	$19,240 5.56%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,678 1.53%	$16,225 3.79%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wichita State University (WSU) are $9,322 for Kansas residents and $19,240 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at WSU.

59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,373. It could cover 38.32% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,439 for Kansas residents and $30,357 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WSU's 4-year tuition is $39,564 for Kansas residents and $80,633 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $116,654 for Kansas residents and $157,724 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 Wichita State University is $9,322 for Kansas residents and $19,240 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.14% for Kansas residents and increased by 5.56% 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 ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WSU is $9,801 for Kansas residents and $20,310 for out-of-state students, a 5.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,866	$18,226	$16,010
2023-2024	$9,322	$19,240	$17,240
Change % 2023-2024	5.14%	5.56%	7.68%
2024-2025	$9,801	$20,310	$18,564

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,678 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $16,225. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WSU is $7,796 for Kansas residents and $16,839 for out-of-state students , a 3.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,562	$15,633	$16,010
2023-2024	$7,678	$16,225	$17,240
Change % 2023-2024	1.53%	3.79%	7.68%
2024-2025	$7,796	$16,839	$18,564

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 WSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $242 for Kansas residents and $572 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $326 for Kansas residents and $801 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$228	$540
	2023-2024	$242	$572
	2024-2025	$257	$606
Graduate	2022-2023	$308	$756
	2023-2024	$326	$801
	2024-2025	$345	$849

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,240 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.68% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.41% compared to the previous year.

The WSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,812 for state residents and $37,730 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,772 for state residents and $36,690 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,322
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,240
Room & Board	$13,790	$12,750
Personal Expenses	$3,450	$3,450
Books & Supplies	$1,250
COA (In-State)	$27,812	$26,772
COA (Out-of-State)	$37,730	$36,690

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 WSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WSU is $39,564 for Kansas residents and $80,633 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.

WSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,544	$9,772	$10,005	$10,243	$39,564
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,601	$19,968	$20,342	$20,723	$80,633
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,772	$10,005	$10,243	$10,488	$40,507
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,968	$20,342	$20,723	$21,111	$82,144
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,005	$10,243	$10,488	$10,738	$41,473
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,342	$20,723	$21,111	$21,507	$83,683
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,243	$10,488	$10,738	$10,994	$42,462
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,723	$21,111	$21,507	$21,910	$85,251
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,488	$10,738	$10,994	$11,256	$43,474
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,111	$21,507	$21,910	$22,320	$86,848

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 $116,654 for Kansas residents and $157,724 for out-of-state students.

WSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,342	$28,882	$29,434	$29,997	$116,654
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,398	$39,078	$39,771	$40,476	$157,724
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,882	$29,434	$29,997	$30,571	$118,884
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$39,078	$39,771	$40,476	$41,195	$160,520
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,434	$29,997	$30,571	$31,157	$121,158
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,771	$40,476	$41,195	$41,926	$163,368
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,997	$30,571	$31,157	$31,755	$123,479
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,476	$41,195	$41,926	$42,671	$166,268
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,571	$31,157	$31,755	$32,365	$125,847
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,195	$41,926	$42,671	$43,430	$169,221

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 59% 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 $87,162 for Kansas residents and $128,232 for out-of-state students.

WSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,969	$21,509	$22,061	$22,624	$87,162
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,025	$31,705	$32,398	$33,103	$128,232
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,509	$22,061	$22,624	$23,198	$89,392
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,705	$32,398	$33,103	$33,822	$131,028
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,061	$22,624	$23,198	$23,784	$91,666
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,398	$33,103	$33,822	$34,553	$133,876
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,624	$23,198	$23,784	$24,382	$93,987
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,103	$33,822	$34,553	$35,298	$136,776
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,198	$23,784	$24,382	$24,992	$96,355
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,822	$34,553	$35,298	$36,057	$139,729

	In-State	Out-of-State
Wichita State University	$9,322	$19,240
University of Kansas	$11,700	$29,412
Kansas State University	$10,942	$27,816
Fort Hays State University	$5,633	$16,811
Pittsburg State University	$8,156	$19,500
Washburn University	$9,578	$20,582