by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Donnelly College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Donnelly College ran $10,440 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $360; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 |
| Fees | $360 |
| Total | $10,440 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Donnelly College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Donnelly College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Donnelly College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Donnelly College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Donnelly College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,256 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,880 |
| One Year Ago | $9,840 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,080 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Donnelly College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 2.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $10,694 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 6.32%, putting next year’s cost near $11,100.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,100 |
| In 2 Years | $11,801 |
| In 3 Years | $12,547 |
| In 4 Years | $13,340 |
| In 5 Years | $14,183 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,788.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Donnelly College, go to the Donnelly College Financial Aid page.
