by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Kansas, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on KU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At University of Kansas the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $28,034 in 2020-2021. If you were a Kansas resident, the yearly charges were $11,166.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $26,960 | $1,074 | $28,034 |
| In-State | $10,092 | $1,074 | $11,166 |
University of Kansas tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of Kansas cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. University of Kansas is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $28,034.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Kansas pay an average of $11,166 a year to attend KU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how KU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Kansas Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Kansas increased with an average annual rate of 0.05% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $11,178 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at KU to be $22,362, and $44,748 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.82%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $28,498 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $57,230 for two years and $115,407 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at KU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.