For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Kansas is $11,166 for Kansas residents and $28,034 for out-of-state students. The 2022 KU tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($11,724) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($30,786 - public Research University (very high research activity)).
The 2023 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for KU is $11,166 for Kansas residents and $28,034 for out-of-state students. It is an estimated costs based on the last two years' tuition change rate and It may differ from the actual costs.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,130 for year 2022. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.24% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 1.00% compared to the previous year.
KU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2020-2021 | $11,166 |
$28,034 | $13,098 |
2021-2022 | $11,166 | $28,034 | $13,130 |
Change % 2021-2022 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.24% |
2022-2023 | $11,166 | $28,034 | $13,162 |
*** Cost estimates for 2022-2023 are based on last year's rate of change.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $11,045 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $25,007 for the academic year 2021-2022. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($14,071) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($28,817 - public Research University (very high research activity)).
The 2023 estimated tuition & fees at KU is $11,045 for Kansas residents and $25,007 for out-of-state students. It is an estimated costs based on the last two years' tuition change rate and It may differ from the actual costs.
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 $22,769 for in-state and $28,804 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at
University of Kansas School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $38,785 for in-state and $67,980 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 |
2020-2021 | $11,045 |
$25,007 | $13,098 |
2021-2022 | $11,045 | $25,007 | $13,130 |
Change % 2021-2022 | 0.00% | - | 0.24% |
2022-2023 | $11,045 | $25,007 | $13,162 |
*** Cost estimates for 2022-2023 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 tuition per credit hour is $372 for Kansas residents and $935 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $416 for Kansas residents and $998 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2021-2022)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $336 | $899 |
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2021-2022 | $372 | $935 |
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2022-2023 | $412 | $972 |
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Graduate | 2020-2021 | $416 | $998 |
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2021-2022 | $416 | $998 |
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2022-2023 | $416 | $998 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. 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.
Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
| Total | Male | Female |
6 Years After Graduation | $45,100 | $47,500 | $42,900 |
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7 Years After Graduation | $43,900 | - | - |
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8 Years After Graduation | $52,300 | - | - |
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9 Years After Graduation | $48,400 | - | - |
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10 Years After Graduation | $59,300 | $65,200 | $53,900 |
The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Kansas and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Kansas and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
University of Kansas | $11,166 | $28,034 |
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Iowa State University | $9,634 | $25,446 |
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West Virginia University | $8,976 | $25,320 |
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The University of Texas at Austin | $11,752 | $40,996 |
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Texas Christian University | $51,660 |
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Baylor University | $50,232 |