Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf. The average COA is $53,830 when living on campus and $54,336 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 | ||
| Bethany College | $33,000 | $691 | $22,395 | $15,206 | |
| Bethel College-North Newton | $35,014 | $1,432 | $18,026 | $25,480 | |
| Friends University | $34,192 | $1,500 | $19,845 | $18,341 | |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $34,630 | $1,400 | $14,000 | $12,108 | |
| McPherson College | $37,146 | $1,420 | $15,450 | $22,034 | |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $35,880 | $1,300 | $18,704 | $18,704 | |
| University of Saint Mary | $35,380 | $700 | $13,528 | $14,584 | |
| Southwestern College | $39,822 | $1,000 | $19,598 | $18,218 | |
| Sterling College | $33,700 | $1,382 | $14,086 | $13,741 | |
| Tabor College | $36,200 | - | $15,300 | $16,325 | |
| Avila University | $40,200 | $1,208 | $12,797 | $14,555 | |
| Average | $35,924 | $1,203 | $16,703 | $17,209 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,924 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf are increased by 3.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf, Avila University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,200 and Bethany College has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,700 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bethany College | $31,946 | $33,000 | ||
| Bethel College-North Newton | $34,002 | $35,014 | ||
| Friends University | $32,748 | $34,192 | ||
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $33,470 | $34,630 | ||
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $37,146 | ||
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $35,300 | $35,880 | ||
| University of Saint Mary | $33,890 | $35,380 | ||
| Southwestern College | $38,480 | $39,822 | ||
| Sterling College | $32,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Tabor College | $35,050 | $36,200 | ||
| Avila University | $38,762 | $40,200 | ||
| Average | $34,637 | $35,924 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,463 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf are increased by 0.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf, Bethany College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,350 and McPherson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,500.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bethany College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Bethel College-North Newton | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Friends University | $11,988 | $11,988 | ||
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $15,350 | $15,350 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $12,562 | $12,562 | ||
| University of Saint Mary | $11,367 | $9,073 | ||
| Southwestern College | $9,180 | $11,544 | ||
| Sterling College | $15,347 | $15,347 | ||
| Tabor College | $12,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avila University | $10,800 | $10,800 | ||
| Average | $11,455 | $11,463 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf is $16,703 when a student lives on campus and $17,209 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bethany College | $13,977 | $8,418 | $6,788 | $8,418 | $8,368 |
| Bethel College-North Newton | $10,866 | $7,160 | $13,778 | $11,702 | $9,091 |
| Friends University | $11,295 | $8,550 | $9,791 | $8,550 | $8,550 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $11,840 | $2,160 | $8,928 | $3,180 | $3,180 |
| McPherson College | $11,498 | $3,952 | $11,898 | $10,136 | $10,136 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $13,646 | $5,058 | $13,646 | $5,058 | $5,058 |
| University of Saint Mary | $10,328 | $3,200 | $11,384 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Southwestern College | $11,465 | $8,133 | $9,127 | $9,091 | $9,091 |
| Sterling College | $9,586 | $4,500 | $9,241 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Tabor College | $10,800 | $4,500 | $11,110 | $5,215 | $5,215 |
| Avila University | $9,337 | $3,460 | $11,095 | $3,460 | $3,460 |
| Average | $11,331 | $5,372 | $10,617 | $6,592 | $6,350 |
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