Cost, value, scholarships and financial aid are important factors in the college search process. While were proud that 蹤獲扦is the most affordable research institution in the state of Kansas, we strive to be transparent in our annual costs. We hope you find this page useful as you determine what institution can provide you the best value as you pursue higher education.

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Student expenses

Below are estimated expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year to help plan your college budget. Please note that tuition generally changes from year to year and the rates below may not be applicable to the semester you enter 蹤獲扦.

Student Expenses Semester Year
Tuition - 15 hours
Kansas Resident: $250.97 per credit hour
Nonresident: $590.46 per credit hour

$3,764.55
$8,856.90

$7,529.10
$17,713.80
Required student fees
Usage of recreation center, access to student athletic tickets, health services and other student services. All fees are required.
$1,077.30 $2,154.60
Parking
Optional.
$75 $150
Room and board
Shocker Hall - Double occupancy, unlimited meal access
The Flats at 蹤獲扦 - Double occupancy, unlimited meal access
The Suites - Double occupancy, unlimited meal access

Other room and board options are available. See wichita.edu/housing for details.
$5,885
$5,920
$5,885
$11,770
$11,480
$11,770
Books $600 $1,200

Tuition and fees


Tuition discounts

Significant tuition discounts are available for students who reside in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. 

Tuition discounts


Academic college fees

Applied Studies Courses
Students enrolled in any courses within Human Performance Studies pay a $28 per credit hour course fee. Students enrolled in any courses within Sport and Leadership Studies pay a $15 per credit hour course fee. Students enrolled in any courses within Intervention Services and Leadership in Education pay a $25 per credit hour course fee. Students enrolled in any courses within Education pay a $22 per credit hour course fee.

Business Courses
Students enrolled in any courses within the W. Frank Barton School of Business pay a $76 per credit hour course fee.

Engineering Courses
College of Engineering students pay a $97 per credit hour fee for all credits taken.

Fine Arts Courses
Students enrolled in any courses within the College of Fine Arts pay a $40 per credit hour course fee.

Health Professions Courses
Students enrolled in any courses within the College of Health Professions pay a $20 per credit hour course fee. Online health professions courses carry a $72 per credit hour instructional fee. Communication Sciences and Disorders students pay a $60 credit hour fee for all credits taken. Dental Hygiene students pay a $500 fee each semester. Medical Laboratory Sciences students pay a $250 fee each semester. Nursing students pay a $53.43 credit hour fee for all credits taken.

Honors College Courses
Students enrolled in the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College pay a $50 fee each semester.

Innovation and Design College Courses
Students enrolled in the College of Innovation and Design pay a $45 per credit hour course fee.

Liberal Arts & Sciences Courses
Students enrolled in any courses in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences pay a $8.21 per credit hour course fee.

College and department fees