International Student Estimated Cost of Attendance

International applicants to graduate programs must show they have sufficient funds to meet the minimum total estimated cost of attendance for their first year of study (to receive an I-20) or for the entire program (to receive a DS-2019). Estimated costs differ based on the campus. For applicants who wish to bring dependents or a spouse, the total amount will be higher (see note below).

The estimated costs shown and used on an I-20 are based on the minimum number of credit hours you must enroll in for a full course of study. If you enroll in more courses than the required minimum, your actual costs of attendance may be higher, but you will complete your program sooner.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Last updated: April 1, 2026. These amounts are subject to change.

Starting your program in the fall or spring

This table outlines the costs of starting your program in the fall (August) or spring (January), and is based on 9 credit hours of enrollment in each fall and spring semesters with tution charged at the non-resident rate.

Classification	Manhattan Campus	Salina Campus	Olathe Campus
Tuition and Fees	22,268	21,324	22,268
Living Expenses	14,591	14,591	14,591
Books and Supplies	468	468	468
Total (Starting Spring or Fall)	37,327	36,383	37,327

Starting your program in the summer

This table outlines the costs of starting your program in the summer (May) with tution charged at the non-resident rate. Add the total for the summer to the total for the spring and fall (above).

Classification	Manhattan Campus	Salina Campus	Olathe Campus
Tuition and Fees	7,322	6,910	7,322
Living Expenses	4,818	4,818	4,818
Books and Supplies	154	154	154
Total for summer	12,294	11,882	12,294
Total (Starting in Summer)	49,621	48,265	49,621

Adding expenses for dependents

Applicants who wish to bring a spouse or child are required to show sufficient finances to cover each dependent. Add $8,000 to the total for the first dependent. Add $6,000 to your total for each additional dependent.

Examples:

Manhattan campus student, starting in Summer, bringing no dependents. The total amount of funds you must show you have available is $37,327 + $12,294 = $49,621.

Manhattan campus student, starting in Summer, bringing a spouse and child (2 dependents). The total amount of funds you must show you have available is $37,327 + $12,294 + $8,000 + $6,000 = $63,621.

Submitting documents

Do not email documents to the Graduate School unless specifically requested to do so. When completing the online application, upload your proof of funds documents and affidavit. If you do not have funds, you can submit your application by specifying that you do not have funds. Later, you may be requested to submit an affidavit/bank documents. An I-20 or DS-2019 will not be issued until the proof of sufficient funds to cover the estimated cost is provided. If you are being offered an assistantship, the department will be required to show proof of funds on your behalf. However, if the assistantship does not cover the total estimated cost, you will be required to provide proof of funds to cover the difference.

Acceptable documentation includes any of the following:

• Bank statement from checking, savings, stock holdings, and/or certificate of deposit
• Bank letter on letterhead stating the date the account opened, average balance, and current balance,
• Scholarship or sponsorship letter verifying amount, source, dates of award, and acceptable program of study.

All documentation must be translated in English, less than 12 months old, indicate the currency (currency will be converted upon review), and the name of account holder on bank statement documents must match the Affidavit of Support.

If multiple bank statement pages are submitted, be certain each page clearly reflects the same account. If the bank statement is a corporate/business account, a letter authorizing personal use of the account must be provided.

As an international student, you may have more than one financial sponsor. You may be your own sponsor as well. You may not ask a person who is currently on a F1/J1 visa to be your sponsor.