by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Wichita State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University came in at $9,684 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,869. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $2,155 in-state and $2,155 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,529 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
| Total | $9,684 | $19,869 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Wichita State University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Wichita State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Wichita State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Wichita State University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Wichita State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,843 | $16,208 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,848 | $16,208 |
| One Year Ago | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,529 | $17,714 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at WSU has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $20,504 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.26%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,999. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.06%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $20,476.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,999 | $20,476 |
| In 2 Years | $10,324 | $21,101 |
| In 3 Years | $10,660 | $21,745 |
| In 4 Years | $11,007 | $22,409 |
| In 5 Years | $11,365 | $23,093 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $85,731, or close to $41,990 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Wichita State University, head to the Wichita State University Financial Aid page.
