Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,219 when living on campus and $25,278 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,232 when living on campus and $38,291 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 | ||
| University of Kansas | $11,700 | $29,412 | $1,224 | $14,208 | $14,326 |
| Emporia State University | $7,356 | $15,669 | $1,160 | $14,790 | $14,790 |
| Average | $9,528 | $22,541 | $1,192 | $14,499 | $14,558 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,528 for in-state students and $22,541 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Kansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,412 and Emporia State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,669 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Kansas | $11,167 | $28,035 | $11,700 | $29,412 |
| Emporia State University | $7,001 | $14,918 | $7,356 | $15,669 |
| Average | $9,084 | $21,477 | $9,528 | $22,541 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,387 for state residents and $22,873 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Kansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,150 and Emporia State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,186.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Kansas | $11,046 | $25,008 | $11,574 | $26,236 |
| Emporia State University | $8,532 | $18,353 | $9,199 | $19,510 |
| Average | $9,789 | $21,681 | $10,387 | $22,873 |
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 $14,499 when a student lives on campus and $14,558 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Kansas | $10,818 | $3,390 | $10,936 | $3,390 | - |
| Emporia State University | $10,542 | $4,248 | $10,542 | $4,248 | - |
| Average | $10,680 | $3,819 | $10,739 | $3,819 | - |