Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,751. 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 | $12,102 | $30,432 |
| Housing & meals | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| Books & supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| Personal & travel | $3,390 | $3,390 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$783 | −$783 |
| Total cost of attendance | $26,751 | $45,081 |
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
KU net price compared with other Kansas colleges
KU has the 10th-lowest average net price of 28 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Washburn University | $15,280 | 53% | $49,774 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kansas colleges →
Why KU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | 93% | $18,059 | 69% | $61,945 | This school |
| Kansas State University | 82% | $19,406 | 71% | $57,262 | |
| 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
University of Kansas would cost you $1,347 less per year than Kansas State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Kansas, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$1,878).
- University of Kansas gives aided families $696 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kansas resident | KU | Kansas State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,102 | $11,221 | +$881 |
| Books & supplies | $1,224 | $1,056 | +$168 |
| Housing & meals | $10,818 | $12,020 | −$1,202 |
| Personal & travel | $3,390 | $5,268 | −$1,878 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$783 | −$2,163 | +$1,380 |
| Sticker price | $26,751 | $27,402 | −$651 |
| Average grants | −$8,692 | −$7,996 | −$696 |
| You pay | $18,059 | $19,406 | −$1,347 |
“+” means KU 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.
KU cost questions
How much is tuition at KU?
Tuition and fees are $12,102 a year for Kansas residents and $30,432 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending KU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $26,751 a year for Kansas residents living on campus and about $45,081 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at KU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,059 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,544; $48–75k pay $15,154; $110k+ pay $22,544. These figures are for Kansas residents.
How much debt do KU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,500, and 4.3% 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 University of Kansas overview