Published cost of attendance is $26,751. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,544, middle-income families pay around $15,154, higher-income families pay approximately $22,544.
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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) | $26,751 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,432 |
| Room and Board | $11,358 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,692 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,059 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,544 |
| $30–48k | $12,942 |
| $48–75k | $15,154 |
| $75–110k | $19,169 |
| $110k+ | $22,544 |
Published cost of attendance is $26,751. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,544, middle-income families pay around $15,154, higher-income families pay approximately $22,544. Azimuth ranks University of Kansas #555 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 61.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,347. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,680, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Kansas earn median 4-year earnings of $69,680, placing University of Kansas in the 72.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,463 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 86.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Kansas #220 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 281 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,329, ranked #92 nationally in its major. Journalism reports 217 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,394, ranked #13 nationally in its major. Finance and Financial Management Services reports 209 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $86,453, ranked #61 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 196 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,601, ranked #259 nationally in its major.
