Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,251 when living on campus and $18,328 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,530 when living on campus and $19,607 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 | ||
| North Central Kansas Technical College | - | $7,208 | $2,841 | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| Highland Community College | - | $4,116 | $940 | $10,918 | $11,151 |
| Garden City Community College | $3,630 | $4,200 | $420 | $14,564 | $16,889 |
| Cowley County Community College | $4,650 | $6,150 | $1,500 | $10,600 | $11,000 |
| Colby Community College | $4,196 | $5,736 | $1,042 | $11,542 | $11,954 |
| Barton County Community College | $3,904 | $4,832 | $1,460 | $10,815 | $13,910 |
| Average | $4,095 | $5,374 | $1,367 | $11,789 | $12,866 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,095 for in-state students and $5,374 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Central Kansas Technical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,208 and Highland Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,116 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Central Kansas Technical College | $8,492 | $8,492 | - | $7,208 |
| Highland Community College | $3,330 | $3,330 | - | $4,116 |
| Garden City Community College | $3,540 | $4,110 | $3,630 | $4,200 |
| Cowley County Community College | $4,200 | $5,700 | $4,650 | $6,150 |
| Colby Community College | $4,114 | $5,654 | $4,196 | $5,736 |
| Barton County Community College | $3,840 | $4,608 | $3,904 | $4,832 |
| Average | $4,586 | $5,316 | $4,095 | $5,374 |
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 | |
| North Central Kansas Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Garden City Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cowley County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colby Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Barton 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 $11,789 when a student lives on campus and $12,866 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Central Kansas Technical College | $8,661 | $3,632 | $8,661 | $3,632 | - |
| Highland Community College | $7,944 | $2,974 | $8,289 | $2,862 | - |
| Garden City Community College | $6,600 | $7,964 | $8,925 | $7,964 | - |
| Cowley County Community College | $6,100 | $4,500 | $6,500 | $4,500 | - |
| Colby Community College | $8,378 | $3,164 | $8,790 | $3,164 | - |
| Barton County Community College | $6,515 | $4,300 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $7,366 | $4,422 | $8,463 | $4,404 | - |