Paying for University of Kansas
The 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees of University of Kansas (KU) are $11,166 for Kansas residents and $28,034 for out of State students. The 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $11,045 for Kansas resident and $25,007 for others. 62 students (0.32% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships aid and the average amount is $8,671. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for KU is $18,159 for Kansas residents and $35,027 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.The tuition and fees are little bit lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($31,538 - Public Research University (very high research activity)) based on out-of-state tuition rate. You can check the college costs - COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for KU.
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Kansas is $11,166 for Kansas residents and $28,034 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees for KU is $11,184 for Kansas residents and $28,727 for out-of-state students. The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 0.16% for Kansas residents and increased by 2.47% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 0.77% from the previous year. Off-campus living costs increased by 0.05% from the previous year. The in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are around the average amount ($11,862) and the out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees are little bit lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($31,538 - Public Research University (very high research activity)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $11,148 | $27,358 | $14,342 |
| 2019-2020 | $11,166 | $28,034 | $14,452 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | 0.16% | 2.47% | 0.77% |
| 2020-2021 | $11,184 | $28,727 | $14,563 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees are $11,045 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $25,007 for academic year 2019-2020. The graduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees at KU is $11,063 for Kansas residents and $25,625 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition has been risen by 0.16% for Kansas residents and increased by 2.47% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. The in-state graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are little bit lower than the average amount ($13,590) and the out-of-state graduate tuition and fees are little bit lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($28,056 - Public Research University (very high research activity)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $11,027 | $24,404 | $14,342 |
| 2019-2020 | $11,045 | $25,007 | $14,452 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | 0.16% | 2.47% | 0.77% |
| 2020-2021 | $11,063 | $25,625 | $14,563 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
Below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at KU.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2018-2019 | $336 | $877 |
| 2019-2020 | $336 | $877 | |
| 2020-2021 | $336 | $877 | |
| Graduate | 2018-2019 | $416 | $974 |
| 2019-2020 | $416 | $974 | |
| 2020-2021 | $416 | $974 |
Next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation for University of Kansas graduates. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $45,100 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $59,300 for University of Kansas graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $45,100 | $47,500 | $42,900 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $43,900 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $52,300 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $48,400 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $59,300 | $65,200 | $53,900 |
KU 4 Years Tuition
Based on 4-years changes on tuition & fees, we estimate 4 year tuition at KU for future and perspective students . For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year tuition is $46,228 for Kansas residents and $117,490 for out-of-state students. The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs and before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4 year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. Next table shows the 4 year tuition & fees estimation for next 5 admission years at University of Kansas.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $11,320 | $11,477 | $11,635 | $11,796 | $46,228 |
| Out-of-State | $28,560 | $29,095 | $29,640 | $30,196 | $117,490 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $11,477 | $11,635 | $11,796 | $11,959 | $46,867 |
| Out-of-State | $29,095 | $29,640 | $30,196 | $30,762 | $119,693 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $11,635 | $11,796 | $11,959 | $12,124 | $47,514 |
| Out-of-State | $29,640 | $30,196 | $30,762 | $31,339 | $121,936 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $11,796 | $11,959 | $12,124 | $12,292 | $48,170 |
| Out-of-State | $30,196 | $30,762 | $31,339 | $31,926 | $124,222 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $11,959 | $12,124 | $12,292 | $12,461 | $48,836 |
| Out-of-State | $30,762 | $31,339 | $31,926 | $32,524 | $126,551 |
Below table shows the 4 year estimation of total costs of attendance (COA) at University of Kansas. It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses. For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year COA is $113,791 for Kansas residents and $185,053 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation for next 5 admission years at University of Kansas.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $27,460 | $28,107 | $28,736 | $29,382 | $113,791 |
| Out-of-State | $44,700 | $45,725 | $46,776 | $47,852 | $185,053 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $28,107 | $28,771 | $29,417 | $30,080 | $116,483 |
| Out-of-State | $45,725 | $46,776 | $47,852 | $48,955 | $189,309 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $28,771 | $29,453 | $30,115 | $30,796 | $119,246 |
| Out-of-State | $46,776 | $47,852 | $48,955 | $50,085 | $193,668 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $29,453 | $30,152 | $30,832 | $31,531 | $122,082 |
| Out-of-State | $47,852 | $48,955 | $50,085 | $51,242 | $198,134 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $30,152 | $30,870 | $31,569 | $32,286 | $124,994 |
| Out-of-State | $48,955 | $50,085 | $51,242 | $52,427 | $202,709 |
Last year, 62 students ( 0.32% of enrolled undergraduate students) received the grant or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes the federal/private student loans. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 year is $79,107 for Kansas residents and $150,369 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation with financial aid for next 5 admission years at University of Kansas.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $18,789 | $19,436 | $27,457 | $20,711 | $79,107 |
| Out-of-State | $36,029 | $37,054 | $38,105 | $39,181 | $150,369 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $19,436 | $20,100 | $28,103 | $21,409 | $81,799 |
| Out-of-State | $37,054 | $38,105 | $39,181 | $40,284 | $154,625 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $20,100 | $20,782 | $28,766 | $22,125 | $84,562 |
| Out-of-State | $38,105 | $39,181 | $40,284 | $41,414 | $158,984 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $20,782 | $21,481 | $29,446 | $22,860 | $87,398 |
| Out-of-State | $39,181 | $40,284 | $41,414 | $42,571 | $163,450 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $21,481 | $22,199 | $30,145 | $23,615 | $90,310 |
| Out-of-State | $40,284 | $41,414 | $42,571 | $43,756 | $168,025 |
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2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for last five years. Use left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Kansas.
University of Kansas 2020 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $11,166 | $1,212 | $14,452 | $28,034 | $1,212 | $14,452 |
| Graduate | $11,045 | $1,212 | $14,452 | $25,007 | $1,212 | $14,452 |
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