Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Big 12 Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $28,738 when living on campus and $28,339 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,368 when living on campus and $51,969 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 | ||
| Kansas State University | $10,942 | $27,816 | $1,056 | $17,288 | $14,660 |
| University of Kansas | $11,700 | $29,412 | $1,224 | $14,208 | $14,326 |
| Iowa State University | $10,497 | $27,683 | $1,091 | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $10,234 | $25,754 | $1,300 | $16,700 | $17,600 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $9,595 | $26,665 | $800 | $20,091 | $20,091 |
| Baylor University | $54,844 | $1,438 | $17,987 | $19,078 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,678 | $42,778 | $724 | $19,170 | $19,874 |
| Texas Christian University | $57,220 | $800 | $19,040 | $19,040 | |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $950 | $17,046 | $12,870 |
| Average | $10,768 | $34,398 | $1,058 | $16,912 | $16,513 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Big 12 Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,768 for in-state students and $34,398 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Big 12 Conference are increased by 4.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Big 12 Conference, Texas Christian University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $57,220 and Texas Tech University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,451 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kansas State University | $10,448 | $26,519 | $10,942 | $27,816 |
| University of Kansas | $11,167 | $28,035 | $11,700 | $29,412 |
| Iowa State University | $10,133 | $26,617 | $10,497 | $27,683 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $10,110 | $25,630 | $10,234 | $25,754 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $9,312 | $25,880 | $9,595 | $26,665 |
| Baylor University | $51,738 | $54,844 | ||
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,698 | $41,070 | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Texas Christian University | $53,980 | $57,220 | ||
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| West Virginia University | $9,360 | $26,568 | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Average | $10,510 | $33,016 | $10,768 | $34,398 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Big 12 Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,803 for state residents and $27,666 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Big 12 Conference are increased by 3.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Big 12 Conference, Baylor University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,130 and Texas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,356.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kansas State University | $11,253 | $23,977 | $11,786 | $25,147 |
| University of Kansas | $11,046 | $25,008 | $11,574 | $26,236 |
| Iowa State University | $11,981 | $28,185 | $12,451 | $29,303 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $9,092 | $24,595 | $9,092 | $24,595 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $8,814 | $24,600 | $9,082 | $25,342 |
| Baylor University | $38,772 | $41,130 | ||
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12,036 | $22,952 | $12,012 | $22,954 |
| Texas Christian University | $33,708 | $35,778 | ||
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| West Virginia University | $10,602 | $27,450 | $10,908 | $28,260 |
| Average | $10,543 | $26,695 | $10,803 | $27,666 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Big 12 Conference. 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 colleges in Big 12 Conference is $16,912 when a student lives on campus and $16,513 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kansas State University | $12,020 | $5,268 | $9,392 | $5,268 | - |
| University of Kansas | $10,818 | $3,390 | $10,936 | $3,390 | - |
| Iowa State University | $9,726 | $2,890 | $9,726 | $2,890 | - |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $11,300 | $5,400 | $12,200 | $5,400 | - |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $13,310 | $6,781 | $13,310 | $6,781 | - |
| Baylor University | $14,235 | $3,752 | $14,594 | $4,484 | - |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $14,136 | $5,034 | $14,840 | $5,034 | - |
| Texas Christian University | $14,800 | $4,240 | $14,800 | $4,240 | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| West Virginia University | $13,876 | $3,170 | $9,700 | $3,170 | - |
| Average | $12,468 | $4,444 | $11,996 | $4,517 | - |