How much does K-State cost?

About these numbers

These costs represent an estimate of a student’s educational expenses for an academic year. Cut these numbers in half to see the cost of just one semester. Tuition rates are calculated at 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 credit hours for the full year.

Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re a Kansas resident
• Your personal spending choices
• Your travel habits

For an in-depth look at the costs, including a detailed breakdown of fees, please view the university's comprehensive fee schedule.

 

Undergraduate Manhattan Campus Annual Estimate

2026-2027	Kansas resident		Non-Kansas resident
Billed expenses	Living on campus	Living off campus	Living on campus	Living off campus
Estimated tuition and mandatory fees	$13,132	$13,132	$31,446	$31,446
On campus housing* and food** (3 meals/day)	$13,216	–	$13,216	–
Total billed expenses	$26,348	$13,132	$44,662	$31,446
Other estimated costs
Books and supplies	$1,052	$1,052	$1,052	$1,052
Transportation	$1,150	$1,150	$1,150	$1,150
Off campus housing and food	–	$9,891	–	$9,891
Miscellaneous personal costs	$2,088	$2,088	$2,088	$2,088
Total other estimated costs	$4,290	$14,181	$4,290	$14,181
Total cost (billed and other)	$30,638	$27,313	$48,952	$45,627

*First-year students are required to live on campus. This estimate is based on the median of on-campus housing at K-State. Options range in cost from $6,110-$10,190.
**Food options for meal plans range from $4,790-$5,610.