Kansas College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Kansas colleges

There are 34 four-year colleges and universities in Kansas—8 public institutions and 26 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $9,197, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $21,817. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.70% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.48%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 32.77% (in-state) and 24.48% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $27,797 in 2025. That is a 3.01% change from last year and 42.68% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $9,442, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $20,359. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.46% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.34%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 34.94% (in-state) and 27.60% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $11,653 in 2025. That is a 2.36% change from last year and 6.36% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.01% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 2.70% (lower by 0.31 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 2.48% (lower by 0.53 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 42.68%, compared with public in-state 32.77% (lower by 9.91 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 24.48% (lower by 18.20 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 2.36% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 2.46% (higher by 0.10 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 2.34% (lower by 0.02 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 6.36%, compared with public graduate in-state 34.94% (higher by 28.58 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 27.60% (higher by 21.24 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $25,227 (public in-state), $37,847 (public out-of-state), and $43,826 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 4.55%, 3.79%, and 3.96%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 41.07% (public in-state), 32.88% (public out-of-state), and 43.99% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $27,089 (public in-state), $39,709 (public out-of-state), and $45,689 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 7.60%, 5.86%, and 5.75%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 39.73% (public in-state), 32.42% (public out-of-state), and 43.04% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Kansas Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Kansas from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Kansas and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Kansas public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $9,197 which has increased by 32.77% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $21,817 which has risen by 24.48%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.45% while last year increase rate was 2.48%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Kansas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$7,198$7,721$7,975$8,186$8,341$8,387$8,490$8,545$8,955$9,197
Year-to-Year Rates3.91%7.27%3.29%2.65%1.89%0.55%1.24%0.64%4.81%2.70%
Cumulative Rates3.91%11.46%15.13%18.17%20.41%21.07%22.57%23.35%29.28%32.77%
Out-of-State Costs$18,196$19,458$20,042$20,541$20,863$21,121$20,349$20,402$21,290$21,817
Year-to-Year Rates3.82%6.94%3.00%2.49%1.57%1.24%-3.66%0.26%4.35%2.48%
Cumulative Rates3.82%11.02%14.35%17.20%19.04%20.51%16.10%16.41%21.47%24.48%
For private schools in Kansas state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $27,797 which has increased by 42.68% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 4.27% while last year increase rate was 3.01%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Kansas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$19,991$21,479$22,362$22,624$23,825$24,531$25,165$25,667$26,984$27,797
Year-to-Year Rates2.62%7.44%4.11%1.17%5.31%2.96%2.59%2.00%5.13%3.01%
Cumulative Rates2.62%10.25%14.79%16.13%22.30%25.92%29.18%31.75%38.51%42.68%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Kansas public schools are $9,442 which has increased by 34.94% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $20,359 which has risen by 27.60%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.76% while last year increase rate was 2.34%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Kansas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$7,270$7,857$8,193$8,413$8,561$8,588$8,703$8,793$9,216$9,442
Year-to-Year Rates3.90%8.08%4.27%2.69%1.75%0.32%1.33%1.04%4.80%2.46%
Cumulative Rates3.90%12.29%17.08%20.23%22.34%22.73%24.37%25.67%31.70%34.94%
Out-of-State Costs$16,557$17,825$18,439$18,887$19,296$19,456$18,983$19,074$19,894$20,359
Year-to-Year Rates3.77%7.66%3.45%2.43%2.16%0.83%-2.43%0.48%4.30%2.34%
Cumulative Rates3.77%11.72%15.57%18.38%20.94%21.94%18.98%19.55%24.69%27.60%
For private graduate schools in Kansas state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,653 which has increased by 6.36% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.63602% while last year increase rate was 2.36%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Kansas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$11,196$10,819$11,476$11,796$11,283$10,642$10,720$10,955$11,385$11,653
Year-to-Year Rates2.18%-3.36%6.07%2.78%-4.35%-5.68%0.74%2.19%3.92%2.36%
Cumulative Rates2.18%-1.25%4.74%7.66%2.98%-2.87%-2.15%-0.01%3.91%6.36%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Kansas college cost trends.