by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Kansas State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University ran $11,221 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $28,568. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $978 in-state and $978 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,243 | $27,590 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Total | $11,221 | $28,568 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Kansas State University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Kansas State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Kansas State University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Kansas State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Kansas State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,489 | $25,560 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,489 | $25,560 |
| One Year Ago | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,243 | $27,590 |
This chart shows the way tuition at K -State has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $29,368 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.52%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,503. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.57%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $29,301.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,503 | $29,301 |
| In 2 Years | $11,792 | $30,053 |
| In 3 Years | $12,088 | $30,824 |
| In 4 Years | $12,392 | $31,615 |
| In 5 Years | $12,703 | $32,426 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $121,793, or close to $47,775 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Kansas State University, check out the Kansas State University Financial Aid page.
