Understanding the Cost of Attendance at the University of Kansas

Planning for college involves understanding the various costs associated with higher education. At the University of Kansas (KU), these costs encompass tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. These costs represent an estimate of a student’s educational expenses for an academic year. Divide these numbers in half to give you the estimated cost for just one semester. Your actual costs will vary.

Factors Influencing the Cost of Attendance

Several factors influence the overall cost of attending KU. These include:

Credit Hours and Course Types: The number of credit hours you take and the types of classes you take.
Residency Status: Whether you are considered an in-state student or out-of-state student for tuition purposes.
Living Arrangements: Where you choose to live and what meal plan you choose (if living on campus), or what housing and food choices you select if living off campus.
Personal Spending Habits: Your personal spending choices and travel habits.

Estimating Tuition and Fees

To estimate your tuition and fees based on current tuition rates, please use the Tuition and Fee Tool. For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees, please view the university’s comprehensive fee schedule. For an estimate of costs and an estimate of financial aid eligibility, fill out the Net Price Calculator.

Estimated Costs: On-Campus vs. Off-Campus

The following provides a breakdown of estimated costs for both on-campus and off-campus living, considering tuition based on 30 credit hours for the academic year:

On Campus

Tuition: \$11,638 (Resident), \$31,084 (Non-Resident)
Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee: \$1,098
Loan Fee: \$106
Infrastructure Fee: \$90
Housing & Meals: \$14,370
Books & Supplies: \$778
Transportation Expenses: \$2,600
Personal Expenses: \$2,962
Total: \$33,642 (Resident), \$53,088 (Non-Resident)

Off Campus

Tuition: \$11,638 (Resident), \$31,084 (Non-Resident)
Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee: \$1,098
Loan Fee: \$106
Infrastructure Fee: \$90
Housing & Meals: \$13,120
Books & Supplies: \$778
Transportation Expenses: \$2,600
Personal Expenses: \$2,962
Total: \$32,392 (Resident), \$51,838 (Non-Resident)

These estimates are based on an estimated 3% increase in tuition and fees. Official tuition and fee rates will be determined by the Kansas Board of Regents by July. These estimates do not include course fees - additional course fees may apply.

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Tuition Rates Breakdown

Base tuition rates applicable to all students at the Lawrence/Edwards Campus are as follows:

Undergraduate: \$376.60 (Resident), \$1005.90 (Non-Resident)
Graduate: \$474.90 (Resident), \$1,117.10 (Non-Resident)
Law School: \$474.90 (Resident), \$712.30 (Non-Resident)
PharmD/Doctor of Pharmacy: \$474.90 (Resident), \$712.30 (Non-Resident)
Applied English Center Degree Seeking: \$376.60 (Resident), \$864.20 (Non-Resident)
Applied English Center Non-Degree Seeking: \$376.60 (Resident), \$754.50 (Non-Resident)

In addition to the tuition rate above, students enrolling in courses offered through the Edwards Campus will be assessed the \$34.55 Edwards Campus Program Fee. All rates listed above include the \$10.00 technology fee. Tuition for Lawrence/Edwards classes offered at the KU Medical Center are assessed the Lawrence/Edwards Campus tuition rates. Off-Campus Tuition and fees are assessed on a credit-hour basis at rates equal to resident tuition in addition to other applicable course fees as defined by the Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

Impact of Credit Hours on Tuition Costs

The number of credit hours a student enrolls in significantly impacts the overall tuition cost. Consider the following scenarios for off-campus students:

18 Credit Hours (Resident)

Tuition: \$8,806
Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee: \$1,098
Loan Fee: \$154
Infrastructure Fee: \$54
Housing & Meals: \$14,750
Books & Supplies: \$450
Transportation Expenses: \$3,098
Personal Expenses: \$4,428
Total: \$32,838

18 Credit Hours (Non-Resident)

Tuition: \$20,712
Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee: \$1,098
Loan Fee: \$154
Infrastructure Fee: \$54
Housing & Meals: \$14,750
Books & Supplies: \$450
Transportation Expenses: \$3,098
Personal Expenses: \$4,428
Total: \$44,744

30 Credit Hours with Course Fees (Resident)

Tuition: \$14,676
Course Fees: \$11,460
Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee: \$1,098
Loan Fee: \$190
Infrastructure Fee: \$90
Housing & Meals: \$13,724
Books & Supplies: \$2,648
Transportation Expenses: \$3,284
Personal Expenses: \$3,456
Total: \$50,626

30 Credit Hours with Course Fees (Non-Resident)

Tuition: \$22,012
Course Fees: \$11,460
Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee: \$1,098
Loan Fee: \$190
Infrastructure Fee: \$90
Housing & Meals: \$13,724
Books & Supplies: \$2,648
Transportation Expenses: \$3,284
Personal Expenses: \$3,456
Total: \$57,962

Mandatory Fees

Mandatory fees are applicable to all students and vary based on student type and credit hours.

Student & Wellness Fees

Undergraduate (Fall/Spring):
- 0-11.99 credit hours: \$23.24 per credit hour
- 12.00+ credit hours: \$287.10 flat rate
Undergraduate (Summer):
- 0-5.99 credit hours: \$11.98 per credit hour
- 6.00+ credit hours: \$143.70 flat rate
Graduate (Fall/Spring):
- 0-5.99 credit hours: \$46.47 per credit hour
- 6.00+ credit hours: \$287.10 flat rate
Graduate (Summer):
- 0-5.99 credit hours: \$23.95 per credit hour
- 6.00+ credit hours: \$143.70 flat rate

Additional Fees

Infrastructure Fee: \$3.00/credit hour
Student & Wellness Fees:
- Fall/Spring: \$245.40 flat rate (for 3.00+ credit hours)
- Summer: \$142.35 flat rate (for 3.00+ credit hours)

Specialized Program Fees

Students entering the KU Transition to Postsecondary Education Program (KU TPE) will pay a program fee that includes coaching and additional advising services. This program fee is in addition to the tuition rates.

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TPE PCH Program Fee: \$1,000.00
Coaching rates are assessed on a per credit hour basis.
- Program Administration: \$75.00 (per hour)
- Student Life Advisement: \$43.00 (per hour)
- Career Advisement: \$48.00 (per hour)
- Academic Advisement: \$50.00 (per hour)
- Job Coaching: \$29.00 (per hour)
- Peer Coaching/Mentoring: \$16.00 (per hour)

Exchange/Consortium Course Fees

The following exchange/consortium course fees, assessed per credit hour, are a combination of tuition and associated university fees such as technology, library, or application fees.

IDEA (formerly Great Plains) Consortium Course Fee (per credit): \$622.00
Nursing Education Exchange (NEXUS)Course Fee (per credit): \$995.00

Program Fees

Statistics and Statistical Applications students will be charged this one-time program fee in addition to standard graduate tuition credit hour and fee charges.

Statistics: \$1,500.00
Statistical Applications: \$1,200.00

KU Medical Center (KUMC) Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees at the KU Medical Center (KUMC) vary depending on the program.

Base Tuition Rates:

Undergraduate: \$383.10 (Resident), \$997.60 (Non-Resident)
Graduate: \$471.40 (Resident), \$1,107.80 (Non-Resident)
Medicine MD: \$42,413.20 (Resident), \$72,905.80 (Non-Resident)
Medicine MD Clinical:
- Clinical Hour: \$859.30 (Resident), \$1,720.10 (Non-Resident)
- MD Off-Cycle per credit hour rate: \$553.80 (Resident), \$980.60 (Non-Resident)

Online Tuition Rates

Students enrolled in a fully online course (World Wide Web instruction mode) are assessed the online tuition rate and e-learning fee (13.2) according to their student level (i.e. undergraduate or graduate), regardless of the course level.

Off-Cycle and Non-Evaluated Track Students

Off-cycle (per credit): \$570.40 (Resident), \$980.60 (Non-Resident)
NET (Non-Evaluated): 50% of semester rate

Students who repeat a course or are off-cycle, as determined by the School of Medicine Office of Student Affairs, may be charged the off-cycle rate plus full student fees. Students who fail a National Board of Medical Examiners exam and will only enroll in a board review program for the semester will be enrolled in at least 1 credit hour at KUMC and be charged at the off-cycle rate plus full student fees. Students whose enrollment exceeds eight semesters will be charged full semester tuition and fees when the enrollment is due to unsatisfactory academic performance that has not been remediated. During Phase I of the curriculum, the Academic Committee may assign a student to the NET Program.

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Overall Cost Comparison

University of Kansas' tuition is \$12,102 for in-state and \$30,432 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of \$12,436, University of Kansas is cheaper. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is more expensive than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition of \$29,815.

These figures include both tuition and fees, also referred to as the sticker price. Fees differ by institution and may fund library services, student gym facilities, student centers, technology resources and campus health centers.

Total Cost and Net Price

As you’re comparing costs of different institutions, also consider the total cost and the net price. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of food and housing, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At University of Kansas, the total cost is \$28,808 for in-state students and \$47,138 for out-of-state students.

Financial Aid

Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.

Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42.19%
Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid: 96.47%
Average Aid Packages Awarded: \$19,700
Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award: \$11,239
Need-Based Loan Amount: \$4,027
Debt at Graduation: \$27,212

Financial Aid Application Due: Feb 1

Net Price

Your net price is a college’s cost of attendance minus the grants and scholarships you receive. The net price you pay for a particular college is specific to you because it’s based on your personal circumstances and the college’s financial aid policies. Use the college’s Net Price calculator for the most accurate estimate of your net price. Average Net Price: \$18,322 per year.

Tuition and Fee Calculator

At KU, undergraduate tuition and fees depend on three main factors: residency, campus, and school. Use the calculator below to estimate your tuition and fee costs. The calculator assumes 30 credit hours per year (15 each semester), but you can adjust hours to see how changes affect your total. If you’re taking courses in a specific school, enter those hours to include any additional program fees. Online students and certain Edwards Campus students pay a flat tuition rate, the same for in-state and out-of-state, with no extra fees. Select your program and credit hours to see this estimate.

Remember, tuition and fees cover only charges paid to KU. Be sure to budget for housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. See estimates at financialaid.ku.edu/estimated-cost-attendance.

University Resources

The Office of the University Registrar assesses Tuition and Fees. Tuition and Fee amounts charged by the University of Kansas are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents annually based on a proposal submitted by the Office of Finance. The Office of the University Registrar manages tuition and fee waivers and of assessed fees petitions.

The University of Kansas Comprehensive Tuition & Fee Schedule details tuition rates, required campus fees, school, college, and specialized course fees and includes a comprehensive list of all charges approved by the Board of Regents and University of Kansas. The Tuition and fee tool assists students in calculating an estimate of tuition and fees, but does not replace the charge information found in the Comprehensive Tuition and Fee Schedule. Tuition and Fee policies are available in the KU Online Policy Library.

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