The average tuition & fees of Kansas colleges is $5,836 for Kansas residents and $9,043 for students from other States.
Southwestern College has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $39,822 and Haskell Indian Nations University has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $600.
For graduate programs,
University of Kansas has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $30,432 and
McPherson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $37,146 in Kansas.
The average COA of Kansas 4-year colleges in 2025 is $26,356 for Kansas residents and $38,976 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Kansas Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$9,197 | $21,817 |
$9,442 | $20,359 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,129 | $1,129 |
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| Room & Board | $16,030 | $16,030 |
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| COA | $26,356 | $38,976 | $26,600 | $37,517 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Kansas, 72 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Kansas colleges is $5,836 for Kansas residents and $9,043 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Kansas tuition & fees have risen 2.48% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Kansas schools with tuition changes from last year at Kansas colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Kansas Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$8,387 | $21,121 |
$4,554 | $5,326 |
$24,531 | - |
|---|
| 2022 |
$8,490 | $20,349 |
$4,563 | $5,306 |
$25,165 | - |
|---|
| 2023 |
$8,545 | $20,402 |
$4,689 | $5,431 |
$25,667 | - |
|---|
| 2024 |
$8,955 | $21,290 |
$4,814 | $5,595 |
$26,984 | $15,860 |
|---|
| 2025 |
$9,197 | $21,817 |
$5,073 | $5,816 |
$27,797 | $16,364 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
27 Kansas colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Kansas colleges is $9,442 for Kansas residents and $20,359 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 102.34% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Kansas Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$8,588 | $19,456 | $10,642 |
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| 2022 |
$8,703 | $18,983 | $10,720 |
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| 2023 |
$8,793 | $19,074 | $10,955 |
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| 2024 |
$9,216 | $19,894 | $11,385 |
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| 2025 |
$9,442 | $20,359 | $11,653 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Kansas colleges in 2025 is $1,129. The books & supplies cost rose 96.52% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Kansas Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,151 |
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| 2022 | $1,162 |
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| 2023 | $1,147 |
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| 2024 | $1,169 |
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| 2025 | $1,129 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Kansas colleges in 2025 is $16,030 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,892 living off campus. 46 schools have on-campus living facilities in Kansas State. The on-campus living cost rose 105.63% and off-campus cost rose 110.30% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Kansas Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $13,223 | $14,155 |
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| 2022 | $13,683 | $14,653 |
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| 2023 | $14,065 | $15,239 |
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| 2024 | $15,175 | $16,221 |
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| 2025 | $16,030 | $17,892 |
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