Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,402. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Kansas residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,221 | $28,568 |
| Housing & meals | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| Books & supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Personal & travel | $5,268 | $5,268 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,163 | −$2,163 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,402 | $44,749 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Kansas State University net price compared with other Kansas colleges
Kansas State University has the 11th-lowest average net price of 28 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kansas Christian College | $15,313 | 10% | — |
| 8 | Pittsburg State University | $15,784 | 57% | $50,579 |
| 9 | Emporia State University | $16,261 | 56% | $47,601 |
| 10 | University of Kansas | $18,059 | 69% | $61,945 |
| 11 | Kansas State University | $19,406 | 71% | $57,262 |
| 12 | Newman University | $19,971 | 53% | $55,041 |
| 13 | Tabor College | $20,205 | 34% | $54,058 |
| 14 | Sterling College | $22,371 | 41% | $45,846 |
| 15 | University of Saint Mary | $22,519 | 48% | $59,483 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kansas colleges →
Why Kansas State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | 82% | $19,406 | 71% | $57,262 | This school |
| University of Kansas | 93% | $18,059 | 69% | $61,945 | |
| Wichita State University | 94% | $13,194 | 51% | $51,532 | |
| Fort Hays State University | 90% | $12,569 | 48% | $48,928 | |
| Pittsburg State University | 89% | $15,784 | 57% | $50,579 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Kansas State University would cost you $1,347 more per year than University of Kansas, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Kansas State University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$1,878).
- University of Kansas gives aided families $696 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kansas resident | Kansas State University | KU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,221 | $12,102 | −$881 |
| Books & supplies | $1,056 | $1,224 | −$168 |
| Housing & meals | $12,020 | $10,818 | +$1,202 |
| Personal & travel | $5,268 | $3,390 | +$1,878 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,163 | −$783 | −$1,380 |
| Sticker price | $27,402 | $26,751 | +$651 |
| Average grants | −$7,996 | −$8,692 | +$696 |
| You pay | $19,406 | $18,059 | +$1,347 |
“+” means Kansas State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Kansas State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Kansas State University?
Tuition and fees are $11,221 a year for Kansas residents and $28,568 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Kansas State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,402 a year for Kansas residents living on campus and about $44,749 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Kansas State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,406 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,178; $48–75k pay $15,369; $110k+ pay $23,665. These figures are for Kansas residents.
How much debt do Kansas State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,294, and 3.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Kansas State University overview