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Can You Afford University of Kansas?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at KU’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $13,971 & $42,344

Worried about paying the full cost of $42,344 to attend University of Kansas? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Kansas, the university offers a discount of 60.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 77.6% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,073. Students from low-income families receive an average of $11,505 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Kansas (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,166
+ Room and board$9,900
+ Other expenses$4,410
Total cost$25,476
Affordability Score (51 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Kansas (with average aid)

Total cost$25,476
- Grants and scholarships$10,073
Net price$15,403
Affordability Score (65 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Kansas

Total cost$25,476
- Grants and scholarships$11,505
Net price$13,971
Affordability Score (61 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$28,034
+ Room and board$9,900
+ Other expenses$4,410
Total cost$42,344
Affordability Score (27 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$42,344
- Grants and scholarships$10,073
Net price$32,271
Affordability Score (17 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$42,344
- Grants and scholarships$11,505
Net price$30,839
Affordability Score (12 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at KU.

Projected Costs Between $54,127 and $263,845 For a Four Year Degree. Between $27,311 and $127,411 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Kansas in 2020 - 2021 was $25,476. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 4.1% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $27,608 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $31,145, for a bachelor degree candidate ($28,740 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $117,410 over the course of four years ($56,348 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $191,059 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.5%. The expected two-year cost is $92,263.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Kansas

Cost With Interest for Residents of Kansas

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.2%4.1%
Freshman year$13,718$16,389$27,608
Senior year$13,593$16,905$28,740
Total 2-year net price$27,311$33,294$56,348
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$10,404$12,684$21,466
Total monthly payment$314$383$648
Total amount paid$37,715$45,977$77,814
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.2%4.1%
Freshman year$13,718$16,389$27,608
Senior year$13,347$17,987$31,145
Total 4-year net price$54,127$68,718$117,410
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$20,620$26,179$44,729
Total monthly payment$623$791$1,351
Total amount paid$74,747$94,897$162,140

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.0%3.5%
Freshman year$32,394$34,250$45,342
Senior year$33,201$35,284$46,920
Total 2-year net price$65,594$69,534$92,263
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$24,989$26,490$35,149
Total monthly payment$755$800$1,062
Total amount paid$90,583$96,023$127,411
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.0%3.5%
Freshman year$32,394$34,250$45,342
Senior year$34,874$37,447$50,243
Total 4-year net price$134,496$143,330$191,059
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$51,238$54,604$72,786
Total monthly payment$1,548$1,649$2,199
Total amount paid$185,734$197,934$263,845

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Kansas.

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