Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,549 when living on campus and $26,715 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,945 when living on campus and $40,111 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 | $9,322 | $19,240 | $1,250 | $17,240 | $16,200 |
| Kansas State University | $10,942 | $27,816 | $1,056 | $17,288 | $14,660 |
| Average | $10,132 | $23,528 | $1,153 | $17,264 | $15,430 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,132 for in-state students and $23,528 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,816 and Wichita State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,240 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wichita State University | $8,866 | $18,226 | $9,322 | $19,240 |
| Kansas State University | $10,448 | $26,519 | $10,942 | $27,816 |
| Average | $9,657 | $22,373 | $10,132 | $23,528 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,732 for state residents and $20,686 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,169 and Wichita State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,418.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wichita State University | $7,562 | $15,633 | $7,678 | $16,225 |
| Kansas State University | $11,253 | $23,977 | $11,786 | $25,147 |
| Average | $9,408 | $19,805 | $9,732 | $20,686 |
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 $17,264 when a student lives on campus and $15,430 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 | $13,790 | $3,450 | $12,750 | $3,450 | - |
| Kansas State University | $12,020 | $5,268 | $9,392 | $5,268 | - |
| Average | $12,905 | $4,359 | $11,071 | $4,359 | - |