by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Kansas, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas amounted to $12,102 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $30,432. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,134 in-state and $1,134 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,968 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Total | $12,102 | $30,432 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does University of Kansas cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Kansas tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Kansas sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of Kansas Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Kansas has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,092 | $26,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,092 | $26,960 |
| One Year Ago | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,968 | $29,298 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at KU has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $31,496 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.74%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $12,433. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.79%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $31,282.
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 | $12,433 | $31,282 |
| In 2 Years | $12,773 | $32,156 |
| In 3 Years | $13,122 | $33,054 |
| In 4 Years | $13,481 | $33,977 |
| In 5 Years | $13,850 | $34,926 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $130,469, compared with about $51,809 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Kansas, head to the University of Kansas Financial Aid page.
