KU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,166

Cost of attendance at University of Kansas in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,034

Cost of attendance at University of Kansas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Kansas was $18,608. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at KU

KU net price calculator

$18,608

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Kansas and nationwide.

Kansas's average	$14,909
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of KU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,608	$1,446 (7%)	$13,970	$15,183	$17,163	$20,432	$22,976
2021	$20,054	$859 (4%)	$15,666	$16,288	$18,586	$22,804	$24,161
2020	$19,195	$780 (4%)	$14,387	$15,380	$17,132	$20,981	$23,231
2019	$18,415	$50	$13,953	$14,852	$17,136	$21,847	$22,738
2018	$18,365	$351 (2%)	$14,983	$14,946	$16,525	$21,150	$22,369
2017	$18,014	$471 (3%)	$14,760	$14,951	$17,383	$20,530	$21,951
2016	$18,485	$500 (3%)	$14,829	$15,435	$18,150	$21,312	$22,210
2015	$17,985	$1,062 (6%)	$15,089	$15,772	$18,009	$20,604	$21,561
2014	$16,923	--	$13,943	$15,183	$17,615	$19,931	$20,773

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Kansas's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,259	$139	$11,166	$12,869	$1,224
2021	$25,120	$82	$11,166	$12,742	$1,212
2020	$25,202	$160	$11,166	$12,824	$1,212
2019	$25,042	$264 (1%)	$11,148	$12,818	$1,076
2018	$25,306	$91	$10,824	$13,402	$1,080
2017	$25,215	$1,098 (5%)	$11,455	$12,680	$1,080
2016	$24,117	$5	$10,825	$12,252	$1,040
2015	$24,122	$695 (3%)	$10,448	$12,724	$950
2014	$23,427	$1,165 (5%)	$10,107	$12,420	$900
2013	$22,262	--	$9,678	$11,684	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does KU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,235 dormitories available to its students at $6,100 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at KU is $678 per month.
Does KU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at KU for one academic year is $3,800, which works out to $422 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: KU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,224.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, KU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,230

If living off-campus, with family: $3,230

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,230
How much is KU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: KU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Kansas cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$336	$416
For out-of-state students	$899	$998

Housing and Meal

University of Kansas offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Kansas for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,800	$6,100	N/A	5,235
2021	$3,800	$6,100	N/A	5,573
2020	$4,266	$6,084	N/A	5,529
2019	$4,266	$6,084	N/A	6,146
2018	$4,150	$5,910	N/A	5,164
2017	$3,848	$5,738	N/A	4,910
2016	$3,734	$5,590	N/A	4,912

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Kansas during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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