Estimate of tuition & fees
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You can also use the tool below to calculate an estimate of your tuition and fees. For the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding tuition and fees, please refer to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. To determine your on-campus housing and meal charges, go to housing.ku.edu/rates.
Full cost table
| Audience | Annual Tuition | Cost per credit | Annual campus fee | Room and board | Books |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen, transfers, and current students (resident) | $10,182 | $339 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| Freshmen, transfers, and current students (nonresident) | $27,050 | $902 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| 2017 Freshmen Compact Opt-In (resident) | $11,153 | $372 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| 2017 Freshmen Compact Opt-In (nonresident) | $28,860 | $962 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| 2016 Freshman Compact Opt-In (resident) | $10,575 | $353 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| 2016 Freshman Compact Opt-In (nonresident) | $27,359 | $912 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| Law students (resident) | $12,157 | $419 | $984 | $10,428 | $1,526 |
| Law students (nonresident) | $18,192 | $627 | $984 | $10,428 | $1,526 |
| Online students (resident) | $0 | $0 | $984 | $10,568 | $574 |
| Online students (nonresident) | $0 | $0 | $984 | $10,568 | $574 |
| Graduate students (resident) | $10,061 | $419 | $984 | $10,726 | $574 |
| Graduate students (nonresident) | $24,023 | $1,001 | $984 | $10,726 | $574 |
| Pharmacy students (resident) | $0 | $0 | $984 | $10,726 | $1,212 |
| Pharmacy students (nonresident) | $0 | $0 | $984 | $10,726 | $1,212 |
| Edwards Campus undergraduate (resident) | $11,309 | $377 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| Edwards Campus undergraduate (nonresident) | $28,176 | $939 | $984 | $6,500 to 14,500 | $1,212 |
| Edwards Campus graduate (resident) | $10,962 | $457 | $984 | $10,568 | $574 |
| Edwards Campus graduate (nonresident) | $24,924 | $1,039 | $984 | $10,568 | $574 |
| KUMC Undergraduate (resident) | $10,264 | $342 | $984 | $13,486 | $1,309 |
| KUMC Undergraduate (nonresident) | $26,734 | $891 | $984 | $13,486 | $1,309 |
| KUMC Graduate (resident) | $10,108 | $421 | $984 | $13,486 | $1,057 |
| KUMC Graduate (nonresident) | $23,750 | $990 | $984 | $13,486 | $1,057 |
| Medical Students (resident) | $0 | $0 | $984 | $14,984 | $1,200 |
| Medical Students (nonresident) | $0 | $0 | $984 | $14,984 | $1,200 |
Additional campus fees are charged by location. For full cost information, please see the Comprehensive Fee Schedule as published on the Office of the University Registrar website.
Course fees (per credit hour)
| School/area | Cost per credit-hour | Cost per credit-hour (first-years) | Credit hours per year | Fee per semester | Approx. % in-school credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Biostatistics (MS) | 700.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Architecture | 52.95 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Architecture (MArch) | 52.95 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Architecture and Design (MA, MUP, Ph.D.) | 52.95 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Architecture, Design & Planning | 52.95 | — | — | — | 50.00% |
| Arts (BA & BGS) | 27.80 | — | — | — | 33.00% |
| Arts (BFA) | 27.80 | — | — | — | 55.00% |
| Business | 126.30 | — | — | — | 45.00% |
| Business (BBA) | 126.30 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Business (Full-Time MBA or MAcc) | 230.20 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Business (Ph.D.) | 126.30 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Business (Working Professional MBA) | 230.20 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 55.45 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| College Online BGS | 398.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) | 338.60 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Doctor of Medicine | 0.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Education (BSE) | 28.35 | — | — | — | 60.00% |
| Education (BSE) | 28.35 | — | $80.00 | — | 60.00% |
| Education (MA, MSE, EdD, PhD) | 28.35 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Education (MSE, EdD) | 28.35 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Education/Music/Arts | 27.80 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Edwards Campus | 50.55 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Engineering | 54.70 | — | — | — | 50.00% |
| Engineering | 54.70 | — | $80.00 | — | 50.00% |
| Engineering (Masters) | 61.30 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Graduate Certificate in Special Education, Autism | 615.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Health Information Management | 55.45 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Journalism | 25.00 | — | — | — | 33.00% |
| Journalism | 25.00 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 338.60 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | 0.00 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
| Master of Laws (LL.M.) | 338.60 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's in Business Adminstration | 865.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's in Curriculum and Instruction | 595.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's in Education Administration | 595.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's in Special Education | 615.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's of Science Digital Content Strategy | 500.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's of Science in Applied Statistics | 700.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Master's of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,000.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Music | 28.50 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Music (BA) | 28.50 | — | — | — | 45.00% |
| Music (BFA) | 28.50 | — | — | — | 55.00% |
| Music (BM) | 28.50 | — | — | — | 75.00% |
| Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) | 243.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Nursing (BSN) | 33.25 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Occupational Therapy (MOT, MS, OTD) | 121.55 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Pharmacy (after pre-pharmacy completed) | 0.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Physical Therapy (DPT) | 121.55 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Respiratory Care | 55.45 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| School of Health Professions (MS, PhD, AuD, SLPD) | 55.45 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| School of Medicine (MHS, MS, MPH, PhD) | 0.00 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| School of Nursing (MSN, DNP, PhD) | 144.10 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Social Welfare | 37.50 | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Social Welfare | 37.50 | — | — | — | 43.00% |
| Social Welfare | 37.50 | — | $80.00 | — | 100.00% |
Related: Edwards Campus Fees