by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at University of Kansas, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
In this report, you’ll find:
In-state part-time students are charged $366 per credit. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $977 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $366 | $977 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at University of Kansas are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $1,134 in-state and $1,134 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,968 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Total | $12,102 | $30,432 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Here’s how tuition at University of Kansas has tracked across the last few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 3.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $31,496 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at University of Kansas, head to the University of Kansas Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the University of Kansas Tuition & Fees page.