Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,465 when living on campus and $25,063 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,758 when living on campus and $42,356 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 |
| West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $950 | $17,046 | $12,870 |
| Average | $10,295 | $27,588 | $1,003 | $17,167 | $13,765 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,295 for in-state students and $27,588 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,816 and West Virginia University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,360 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 |
| West Virginia University | $9,360 | $26,568 | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Average | $9,904 | $26,544 | $10,295 | $27,588 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,347 for state residents and $26,704 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,260 and Kansas State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,169.
| 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 |
| West Virginia University | $10,602 | $27,450 | $10,908 | $28,260 |
| Average | $10,928 | $25,714 | $11,347 | $26,704 |
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 $17,167 when a student lives on campus and $13,765 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 | - |
| West Virginia University | $13,876 | $3,170 | $9,700 | $3,170 | - |
| Average | $12,948 | $4,219 | $9,546 | $4,219 | - |