Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,459 when living on campus and $19,340 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,819 when living on campus and $20,700 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | $6,018 | $6,928 | $1,235 | - | $19,552 |
| Pratt Community College | $4,164 | $4,712 | $3,000 | $12,952 | $16,686 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | - | $9,276 | $1,800 | - | $10,910 |
| Independence Community College | $4,440 | $4,650 | $816 | $9,300 | $8,800 |
| Colby Community College | $4,196 | $5,736 | $1,042 | $11,542 | $11,954 |
| Allen County Community College | $4,200 | $4,480 | $420 | $12,084 | $12,204 |
| Average | $4,604 | $5,964 | $1,386 | $11,470 | $13,351 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,604 for in-state students and $5,964 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Manhattan Area Technical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,276 and Allen County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,480 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | $5,715 | $6,578 | $6,018 | $6,928 |
| Pratt Community College | $4,036 | $4,552 | $4,164 | $4,712 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $9,276 |
| Independence Community College | $4,440 | $4,650 | $4,440 | $4,650 |
| Colby Community College | $4,114 | $5,654 | $4,196 | $5,736 |
| Allen County Community College | $3,780 | $3,780 | $4,200 | $4,480 |
| Average | $5,081 | $5,602 | $4,604 | $5,964 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pratt Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Manhattan Area Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Independence Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colby Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Allen County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $11,470 when a student lives on campus and $13,351 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | - | - | $16,815 | $2,737 | - |
| Pratt Community College | $7,354 | $5,598 | $10,174 | $6,512 | - |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | - | - | $6,800 | $4,110 | - |
| Independence Community College | $6,100 | $3,200 | $5,800 | $3,000 | - |
| Colby Community College | $8,378 | $3,164 | $8,790 | $3,164 | - |
| Allen County Community College | $6,168 | $5,916 | $6,288 | $5,916 | - |
| Average | $7,000 | $4,470 | $9,111 | $4,240 | - |