CAMPUS · LAWRENCE, KS · PUBLIC
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 Income | Annual Net Price | 4-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 Income | Annual Net Price | 4-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
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Kansas is not affiliated with DeepColleges.