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

2025-2026	Kansas resident		Non-Kansas resident
Billed expenses	Living on campus	Living off campus	Living on campus	Living off campus
Estimated tuition and mandatory fees	$12,694	$12,694	$30,388	$30,388
On campus housing* and food** (3 meals/day)	$13,652	–	$13,652	–
Total billed expenses	$26,346	$12,694	$44,040	$30,388
Other estimated costs
Books and supplies	$1,062	$1,062	$1,062	$1,062
Transportation	$1,116	$1,116	$1,116	$1,116
Off campus housing and food	–	$9,580	–	$9,580
Miscellaneous personal costs	$2,028	$2,028	$2,028	$2,028
Total other estimated costs	$4,206	$13,786	$4,206	$13,786
Total cost (billed and other)	$30,552	$26,480	$48,246	$44,174

*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 $5,800-$10,190.
**Food options for meal plans range from $4,590-$5,370.