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University of Kansas

University of Kansas
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Kansas enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$10,818
Total Cost of Attendance$26,751

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $12,544 $50,176
$30-48k $12,942 $51,768
$48-75k $15,154 $60,616
$75-110k $19,169 $76,676
$110k+ $22,544 $90,176

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Kansas

20.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Kansas Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$61,945
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,000
Median Debt
2.9x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Kansas — 2.9x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

University of Kansas True Cost by Family Income

20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Kansas enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $12,544 $50,176
$30-48k $12,942 $51,768
$48-75k $15,154 $60,616
$75-110k $19,169 $76,676
$110k+ $22,544 $90,176

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$10,818
Total Cost of Attendance$26,751

Financial Aid & Student Debt

20.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$51,217
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Kansas Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Kansas actually cost per year?
University of Kansas's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $26,751/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $16,471/yr, a 38% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Kansas offer good financial aid?
20% of University of Kansas students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Kansas also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Kansas requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Kansas?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $12,544/yr at University of Kansas after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $22,544/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Kansas worth the cost?
University of Kansas graduates earn a median of $61,945 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $107,004 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Kansas is not affiliated with DeepColleges.