Estimated Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance (COA) provides a standardized estimate of what it may cost to attend the University of Kansas for an academic year. The COA is not a bill, but a tool to help you understand the potential full cost of attending KU. Your actual costs for tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:
- The number of credit hours you take and the types of classes you take
- Whether you are considered an in-state student or out-of-state student for tuition purposes
- 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
- Your personal spending choices and travel habits
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees, please view the university’s comprehensive fee schedule.
To estimate your tuition and fees based on current tuition rates, please use the Tuition and Fee Tool.
For an estimate of costs and an estimate of financial aid eligibility, fill out the Net Price Calculator.
2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Component | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year)* | $11,844 | $11,844 |
| Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee | $1,065 | $1,065 |
| Loan Fee | $106 | $106 |
| Housing & Meals | $14,370 | $13,120 |
| Books & Supplies | $778 | $778 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Total | $33,725 | $32,475 |
*Based on tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 in-state undergraduate tuition rate is $394.80 per credit hour.
Please Note: These estimates do not include course fees - additional course fees may apply.
| Cost Component | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year)* | $31,779 | $31,779 |
| Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee | $1,065 | $1,065 |
| Loan Fee | $106 | $106 |
| Housing & Meals | $14,370 | $13,120 |
| Books & Supplies | $778 | $778 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Total | $53,660 | $52,410 |
*Based on tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 out-of-state undergraduate tuition rate is $1,059.30 per credit hour.
Please Note: These estimates do not include course fees - additional course fees may apply.
| Cost Component | Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 18 credit hours for the academic year)* | $9,032 |
| Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee | $1,065 |
| Loan Fee | $154 |
| Housing & Meals | $14,750 |
| Books & Supplies | $450 |
| Transportation Expenses | $3,098 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,428 |
| Total | $32,977 |
*Based on tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 in-state graduate tuition rate is $501.80 per credit hour.
Please Note: These estimates do not include course fees - additional course fees may apply.
| Cost Component | Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 18 credit hours for the academic year)* | $21,170 |
| Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee | $1,065 |
| Loan Fee | $154 |
| Housing & Meals | $14,750 |
| Books & Supplies | $450 |
| Transportation Expenses | $3,098 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,428 |
| Total | $45,115 |
*Based on tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 out-of-state graduate tuition rate is $1,176.10 per credit hour.
Please Note: These estimates do not include course fees - additional course fees may apply.
| Cost Component | Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year)* | $15,054 |
| Course Fees (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year) | $11,460 |
| Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee | $1,065 |
| Loan Fee | $190 |
| Housing & Meals | $13,724 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,648 |
| Transportation Expenses | $3,284 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,456 |
| Total | $50,881 |
*Based on tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 in-state law tuition rate is $501.80 per credit hour.
| Cost Component | Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year)* | $22,533 |
| Course Fees (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year) | $11,460 |
| Required Student Fee and Wellness Fee | $1,065 |
| Loan Fee | $190 |
| Housing & Meals | $13,724 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,648 |
| Transportation Expenses | $3,284 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,456 |
| Total | $58,360 |
*Based on tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 out-of-state law tuition rate is $751.10 per credit hour.