Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,082 when living on campus and $22,503 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,173 when living on campus and $33,594 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 | ||
| Washburn University | $9,578 | $20,582 | $970 | $13,239 | $14,080 |
| Fort Hays State University | $5,633 | $16,811 | $1,000 | $13,744 | $13,744 |
| Average | $7,606 | $18,697 | $985 | $13,492 | $13,912 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,606 for in-state students and $18,697 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,582 and Fort Hays State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,811 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washburn University | $9,126 | $20,130 | $9,578 | $20,582 |
| Fort Hays State University | $5,430 | $15,870 | $5,633 | $16,811 |
| Average | $7,278 | $18,000 | $7,606 | $18,697 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,542 for state residents and $16,060 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washburn University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,954 and Fort Hays State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,334.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washburn University | $9,900 | $19,580 | $10,388 | $20,068 |
| Fort Hays State University | $4,503 | $11,376 | $4,696 | $12,051 |
| Average | $7,202 | $15,478 | $7,542 | $16,060 |
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 $13,492 when a student lives on campus and $13,912 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Washburn University | $10,759 | $2,480 | $10,931 | $3,149 | - |
| Fort Hays State University | $8,772 | $4,972 | $8,772 | $4,972 | - |
| Average | $9,766 | $3,726 | $9,852 | $4,061 | - |