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Net Price of Kansas Colleges by Income

Cost of Kansas Colleges Zoom In

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2023

Questions & Answers

What do all these numbers mean?

All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2020-21 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2023.

What is “Total Cost” on the chart?

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

There are detailed chart below for each school that shows these expenses. Click here to go to the individual cost breakdown for schools.

How can I use this information?

This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. It's a good place to start until you better understand your specific circumstances. For example, let's say your income is $100,000 per year. This chart shows that the average state school would run $17,824 and the average private school would be $23,948. You can also get information on specific Kansas schools in the chart above or the tables below.

Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

  1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will most likely pay close to full price at the public schools.
  2. Private colleges have a higher list price but offer more discounts. This brings their net price much closer to the cost of state-funded schools.

Where did this information come from?

As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

For many families paying for college is not easy, but in the end they figure out. Most families will pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

  • College savings and investments
  • Payments from current income
  • Loans
  • Outside scholarships (check out the Scholarship Guide For Busy Parents to learn how your student can win scholarships)
  • Tax planning
  • Student work
Cost of Kansas Schools Explanation

Net Price:

Net prices is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus the average amount in government grants and institutional scholarships the school awards. This is an average, so you may pay above the average or below the average. Your exact net price is likely to be different and sometimes drastically different.

Most families will pay the net price with some combination of savings and investments, current income and various loans. Some students will also receive scholarships from sources other than the federal or state government or the college. Any scholarships and grants from these outside sources are not included in the data. However, government grants and institutional scholarships are included in the averages.

Total Cost at University of Kansas (2020-21)
Tuition and Fees $11,166
Room and Board $9,900
Books $1,212
Other Expenses $3,198
Total $25,476

Total Cost:

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for that particular institution for the 2020-21 school year. This is the latest data available as of January 2023. Total costs include:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

College Total Cost
Family Income KS Public $23,026 KS Private $45,213
$0 - $30k $11,632 $21,053
$30,001 – $48k $12,708 $20,675
$48,001 – $75k $15,367 $22,431
$75,001 – $110k $17,824 $23,948
$110,001+ $18,823 $26,074

Public vs. Private Averages

This table shows the average total cost of attendance for the Kansas public and private colleges we have included in our analysis. The costs include a breakdown of the average net price paid by family income. Notice that the average private college is $7,000-$10,000 more than the average public school, depending on your income bracket. It is important to stress that these are averages. Most families will not be average, and their individual circumstances could be drastically different. I encourage all families to work with their preferred colleges to get information specific to their family.

Below are similar charts for each individual private and public college in Kansas. Click a school to view its complete chart.

Public KS Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Emporia State University

    Emporia
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $6,971 $7,001
    Room and Board $9,534 $9,534
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $3,498 $3,878
    Total $21,003 $21,413
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,752 $11,981
    $30,001 - $48k $12,794 $13,044
    $48,001 - $75k $16,173 $16,489
    $75,001 - $110k $17,029 $17,361
    $110,001+ $17,338 $17,676
  • Fort Hays State University

    Hays
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $5,430 $5,430
    Room and Board $8,414 $8,414
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $4,520 $4,520
    Total $19,364 $19,364
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,203 $10,203
    $30,001 - $48k $10,813 $10,813
    $48,001 - $75k $13,478 $13,478
    $75,001 - $110k $15,494 $15,494
    $110,001+ $16,559 $16,559
  • University of Kansas

    Lawrence
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $11,166 $11,166
    Room and Board $9,900 $9,900
    Books $1,212 $1,224
    Other Expenses $3,198 $3,230
    Total $25,476 $25,520
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,970 $13,994
    $30,001 - $48k $15,183 $15,209
    $48,001 - $75k $17,163 $17,193
    $75,001 - $110k $20,432 $20,467
    $110,001+ $22,976 $23,016
  • Kansas State University

    Manhattan
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $10,466 $10,420
    Room and Board $10,100 $10,100
    Books $924 $1,006
    Other Expenses $4,400 $4,204
    Total $25,890 $25,730
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,359 $13,276
    $30,001 - $48k $14,742 $14,651
    $48,001 - $75k $16,707 $16,604
    $75,001 - $110k $20,608 $20,481
    $110,001+ $21,936 $21,800
  • Pittsburg State University

    Pittsburg
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,504 $7,744
    Room and Board $8,196 $8,196
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $3,980 $4,114
    Total $20,680 $21,054
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,974 $10,154
    $30,001 - $48k $11,582 $11,791
    $48,001 - $75k $14,070 $14,324
    $75,001 - $110k $16,909 $17,215
    $110,001+ $17,256 $17,568
  • Washburn University

    Topeka
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,762 $8,872
    Room and Board $9,715 $9,838
    Books $1,000 $993
    Other Expenses $3,600 $3,314
    Total $23,077 $23,017
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,933 $10,905
    $30,001 - $48k $12,686 $12,653
    $48,001 - $75k $15,587 $15,546
    $75,001 - $110k $16,800 $16,756
    $110,001+ $17,398 $17,353
  • Wichita State University

    Wichita
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,433 $8,800
    Room and Board $12,610 $12,610
    Books $1,250 $1,250
    Other Expenses $3,400 $3,400
    Total $25,693 $26,060
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,235 $11,395
    $30,001 - $48k $11,155 $11,314
    $48,001 - $75k $14,393 $14,599
    $75,001 - $110k $17,495 $17,745
    $110,001+ $18,295 $18,556

Private KS Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Baker University

    Baldwin City
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,770 $31,700
    Room and Board $9,150 $9,330
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $5,100 $5,190
    Total $46,220 $47,420
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,800 $21,340
    $30,001 - $48k $18,598 $19,081
    $48,001 - $75k $23,562 $24,174
    $75,001 - $110k $26,406 $27,092
    $110,001+ $26,748 $27,442
  • Benedictine College

    Atchison
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $31,630 $32,630
    Room and Board $10,840 $12,250
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $4,300 $5,000
    Total $47,970 $51,080
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $23,447 $24,967
    $30,001 - $48k $23,191 $24,695
    $48,001 - $75k $23,164 $24,666
    $75,001 - $110k $22,917 $24,403
    $110,001+ $29,104 $30,991
  • Bethany College

    Lindsborg
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,820 $31,215
    Room and Board $12,360 $12,975
    Books $860 $870
    Other Expenses $6,200 $6,500
    Total $50,240 $51,560
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $25,730 $26,406
    $30,001 - $48k $22,119 $22,700
    $48,001 - $75k $27,309 $28,027
    $75,001 - $110k $27,315 $28,033
    $110,001+ $26,647 $27,347
  • Bethel College-North Newton

    North Newton
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,264 $31,164
    Room and Board $9,670 $9,810
    Books $700 $700
    Other Expenses $5,097 $5,157
    Total $45,731 $46,831
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $23,084 $23,639
    $30,001 - $48k $22,751 $23,298
    $48,001 - $75k $22,699 $23,245
    $75,001 - $110k $26,353 $26,987
    $110,001+ $26,844 $27,490
  • Central Christian College of Kansas

    McPherson
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $20,100 $20,225
    Room and Board $7,500 $8,000
    Books $1,000 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,570 $3,070
    Total $31,170 $32,495
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,866 $16,540
    $30,001 - $48k $16,331 $17,025
    $48,001 - $75k $11,647 $12,142
    $75,001 - $110k $15,504 $16,163
    $110,001+ $16,702 $17,412
  • Friends University

    Wichita
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,120 $30,864
    Room and Board $8,350 $7,494
    Books $1,500 $1,500
    Other Expenses $4,324 $5,195
    Total $44,294 $45,053
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,879 $18,185
    $30,001 - $48k $18,252 $18,565
    $48,001 - $75k $18,994 $19,319
    $75,001 - $110k $20,668 $21,022
    $110,001+ $23,397 $23,798
  • Newman University

    Wichita
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $33,000 $34,460
    Room and Board $9,294 $9,644
    Books $1,316 $1,282
    Other Expenses $2,878 $2,880
    Total $46,488 $48,266
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,613 $16,210
    $30,001 - $48k $14,142 $14,683
    $48,001 - $75k $17,018 $17,669
    $75,001 - $110k $16,374 $17,000
    $110,001+ $22,109 $22,955
  • Kansas Wesleyan University

    Salina
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,570 $31,340
    Room and Board $10,000 $10,300
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,000 $2,000
    Total $43,770 $44,840
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,597 $21,101
    $30,001 - $48k $22,155 $22,697
    $48,001 - $75k $25,851 $26,483
    $75,001 - $110k $25,425 $26,047
    $110,001+ $26,329 $26,973
  • McPherson College

    McPherson
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $31,154 $32,408
    Room and Board $8,754 $9,718
    Books $1,420 $1,420
    Other Expenses $3,516 $3,600
    Total $44,844 $47,146
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,992 $22,070
    $30,001 - $48k $20,173 $21,209
    $48,001 - $75k $23,829 $25,052
    $75,001 - $110k $24,740 $26,010
    $110,001+ $27,935 $29,369
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University

    Olathe
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $32,872 $33,840
    Room and Board $9,282 $9,562
    Books $1,514 $1,514
    Other Expenses $5,698 $7,716
    Total $49,366 $52,632
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $26,357 $28,101
    $30,001 - $48k $25,027 $26,683
    $48,001 - $75k $27,264 $29,068
    $75,001 - $110k $28,623 $30,517
    $110,001+ $32,809 $34,980
  • Ottawa University-Ottawa

    Ottawa
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $32,180 $36,780
    Room and Board $11,934 $11,934
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $3,640 $3,640
    Total $48,954 $53,554
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $22,353 $24,453
    $30,001 - $48k $23,959 $26,210
    $48,001 - $75k $24,057 $26,318
    $75,001 - $110k $27,151 $29,702
    $110,001+ $29,366 $32,125
  • University of Saint Mary

    Leavenworth
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $30,800 $31,630
    Room and Board $8,585 $8,585
    Books $2,550 $2,550
    Other Expenses $1,980 $1,980
    Total $43,915 $44,745
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $23,791 $24,241
    $30,001 - $48k $22,274 $22,695
    $48,001 - $75k $22,304 $22,726
    $75,001 - $110k $23,721 $24,169
    $110,001+ $24,676 $25,142
  • Southwestern College

    Winfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $33,250 $34,900
    Room and Board $8,500 $8,930
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $6,562 $6,782
    Total $49,312 $51,612
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $22,801 $23,864
    $30,001 - $48k $24,953 $26,117
    $48,001 - $75k $26,018 $27,232
    $75,001 - $110k $26,962 $28,220
    $110,001+ $29,824 $31,215
  • Sterling College

    Sterling
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $27,300 $28,500
    Room and Board $8,610 $8,936
    Books $1,240 $1,240
    Other Expenses $3,560 $4,210
    Total $40,710 $42,886
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,585 $21,685
    $30,001 - $48k $20,345 $21,432
    $48,001 - $75k $22,947 $24,174
    $75,001 - $110k $23,588 $24,849
    $110,001+ $24,387 $25,691
  • Tabor College

    Hillsboro
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $32,100 $33,400
    Room and Board $9,100 $9,300
    Books $0 $0
    Other Expenses $4,010 $4,010
    Total $45,210 $46,710
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,896 $16,423
    $30,001 - $48k $15,862 $16,388
    $48,001 - $75k $19,806 $20,463
    $75,001 - $110k $23,476 $24,255
    $110,001+ $24,238 $25,042
 

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