Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Kansas. For state residents, the average COA is $26,463 when living on campus and $27,233 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,831 when living on campus and $47,602 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Friends University | $32,748 | $1,500 | $15,376 | $15,892 | |
| 2 | Pittsburg State University | $8,008 | $19,692 | $1,200 | $14,794 | $15,380 |
| 3 | Baker University | $33,900 | $1,250 | $15,910 | $14,910 | |
| 4 | University of Kansas | $11,700 | $29,412 | $1,224 | $14,208 | $14,326 |
| 5 | Southwestern College | $38,480 | $1,000 | $19,270 | $18,150 | |
| 6 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | $36,120 | $1,446 | $21,215 | $25,140 | |
| 7 | Newman University | $35,500 | $1,393 | $13,655 | $18,023 | |
| 8 | University of Saint Mary | $33,890 | $2,550 | $13,232 | $14,584 | |
| 9 | Emporia State University | $7,356 | $15,669 | $1,160 | $14,790 | $14,790 |
| 10 | Wichita State University | $9,322 | $19,240 | $1,250 | $17,240 | $16,200 |
| Average | $9,097 | $29,465 | $1,397 | $15,969 | $16,740 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Kansas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,097 for in-state students and $29,465 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Kansas are increased by 4.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Kansas, Southwestern College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,480 and Emporia State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,669 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Friends University | $31,812 | $32,748 | ||
| 2 | Pittsburg State University | $7,774 | $19,118 | $8,008 | $19,692 |
| 3 | Baker University | $32,220 | $33,900 | ||
| 4 | University of Kansas | $11,167 | $28,035 | $11,700 | $29,412 |
| 5 | Southwestern College | $36,650 | $38,480 | ||
| 6 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | $34,832 | $36,120 | ||
| 7 | Newman University | $34,400 | $35,500 | ||
| 8 | University of Saint Mary | $32,540 | $33,890 | ||
| 9 | Emporia State University | $7,001 | $14,918 | $7,356 | $15,669 |
| 10 | Wichita State University | $8,866 | $18,226 | $9,322 | $19,240 |
| Average | $8,702 | $28,275 | $9,097 | $29,465 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Kansas. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,410 for state residents and $15,010 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Kansas are increased by 0.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Kansas, University of Kansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,150 and Southwestern College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Friends University | $11,988 | $11,988 | ||
| 2 | Pittsburg State University | $8,758 | $19,590 | $9,190 | $20,022 |
| 3 | Baker University | $12,246 | $12,246 | ||
| 4 | University of Kansas | $11,046 | $25,008 | $11,574 | $26,236 |
| 5 | Southwestern College | $13,320 | $9,180 | ||
| 6 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | $13,253 | $13,597 | ||
| 7 | Newman University | $8,484 | $9,730 | ||
| 8 | University of Saint Mary | $11,232 | $11,367 | ||
| 9 | Emporia State University | $8,532 | $18,353 | $9,199 | $19,510 |
| 10 | Wichita State University | $7,562 | $15,633 | $7,678 | $16,225 |
| Average | $8,975 | $14,911 | $9,410 | $15,010 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Kansas. 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 best schools in Kansas is $15,969 when a student lives on campus and $16,740 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Friends University | $10,828 | $4,548 | $11,344 | $4,548 | - |
| 2 | Pittsburg State University | $9,398 | $5,396 | $9,984 | $5,396 | - |
| 3 | Baker University | $10,720 | $5,190 | $9,720 | $5,190 | - |
| 4 | University of Kansas | $10,818 | $3,390 | $10,936 | $3,390 | - |
| 5 | Southwestern College | $11,356 | $7,914 | $9,323 | $8,827 | - |
| 6 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | $10,760 | $10,455 | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| 7 | Newman University | $10,279 | $3,376 | $11,846 | $6,177 | - |
| 8 | University of Saint Mary | $10,032 | $3,200 | $11,384 | $3,200 | - |
| 9 | Emporia State University | $10,542 | $4,248 | $10,542 | $4,248 | - |
| 10 | Wichita State University | $13,790 | $3,450 | $12,750 | $3,450 | - |
| Average | $10,852 | $5,117 | $11,115 | $5,624 | - | |
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