Kansas State University's published cost of attendance is $27,402. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $13,178, middle-income families pay around $15,369, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,665.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,402 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,568 |
| Room and Board | $12,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,996 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,406 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,178 |
| $30–48k | $14,143 |
| $48–75k | $15,369 |
| $75–110k | $20,110 |
| $110k+ | $23,665 |
Kansas State University's published cost of attendance is $27,402. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $13,178, middle-income families pay around $15,369, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,665. Azimuth ranks Kansas State University #589 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,283; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,711, median federal debt of $21,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $240 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Kansas State University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,711, placing Kansas State University in the 64.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,307 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 71.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kansas State University #426 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Animal Sciences reports 238 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,941, ranked #18 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 224 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,562, ranked #147 nationally in its major. Mechanical Engineering reports 182 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $88,533, ranked #151 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 178 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $69,735, ranked #157 nationally in its major.
