Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,762 when living on campus and $24,388 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,257 when living on campus and $35,883 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 |
| Washburn University | $9,578 | $20,582 | $970 | $13,239 | $14,080 |
| Pittsburg State University | $8,008 | $19,692 | $1,200 | $14,794 | $15,380 |
| Kansas State University | $10,942 | $27,816 | $1,056 | $17,288 | $14,660 |
| Fort Hays State University | $5,633 | $16,811 | $1,000 | $13,744 | $13,744 |
| Emporia State University | $7,356 | $15,669 | $1,160 | $14,790 | $14,790 |
| Average | $8,473 | $19,968 | $1,106 | $15,183 | $14,809 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,473 for in-state students and $19,968 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,816 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 | |
| Wichita State University | $8,866 | $18,226 | $9,322 | $19,240 |
| Washburn University | $9,126 | $20,130 | $9,578 | $20,582 |
| Pittsburg State University | $7,774 | $19,118 | $8,008 | $19,692 |
| Kansas State University | $10,448 | $26,519 | $10,942 | $27,816 |
| Fort Hays State University | $5,430 | $15,870 | $5,633 | $16,811 |
| Emporia State University | $7,001 | $14,918 | $7,356 | $15,669 |
| Average | $8,108 | $19,130 | $8,473 | $19,968 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,823 for state residents and $18,837 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,169 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 | |
| Wichita State University | $7,562 | $15,633 | $7,678 | $16,225 |
| Washburn University | $9,900 | $19,580 | $10,388 | $20,068 |
| Pittsburg State University | $8,758 | $19,590 | $9,190 | $20,022 |
| Kansas State University | $11,253 | $23,977 | $11,786 | $25,147 |
| Fort Hays State University | $4,503 | $11,376 | $4,696 | $12,051 |
| Emporia State University | $8,532 | $18,353 | $9,199 | $19,510 |
| Average | $8,418 | $18,085 | $8,823 | $18,837 |
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 $15,183 when a student lives on campus and $14,809 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 | - |
| Washburn University | $10,759 | $2,480 | $10,931 | $3,149 | - |
| Pittsburg State University | $9,398 | $5,396 | $9,984 | $5,396 | - |
| Kansas State University | $12,020 | $5,268 | $9,392 | $5,268 | - |
| Fort Hays State University | $8,772 | $4,972 | $8,772 | $4,972 | - |
| Emporia State University | $10,542 | $4,248 | $10,542 | $4,248 | - |
| Average | $10,880 | $4,302 | $10,395 | $4,414 | - |