2009-2010 Tuition & Fees
The cost of tuition and fees at KU will vary depending your residency, class level (first-time freshman, undergraduate or graduate) and choice of major.
All students pay a per-credit-hour rate based on how may class credits they take each semester. All students pay the same Required Campus Fees. Some students will pay additional per-credit-hour Course Fees depending on whether they are enrolled in a professional school. The Course Fee varies by school.
For medical center rates, visit http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/registrar.html
Estimated tuition costs per semester
2009 FreshmenFirst-time freshmen at KU will pay tuition based on the Four-Year Tuition Compact. Kansas Residents
$3679.50
per semester Nonresidents
$9663.75
per semester Assumes 15 credit hours per semester. Does not include Required Campus Fees or Course Fees. For courses in certain schools Course Fees apply. Course Fees do not apply to most freshman. |
2008 FreshmenFreshmen who entered KU in 2008 pay tuition based on the Four-Year Tuition Compact. Kansas Residents
$3438.75
per semester Nonresidents
$9030.75
per semester Assumes 15 credit hours per semester. Does not include Required Campus Fees or Course Fees. For courses in certain schools Course Fees apply. Course Fees do not apply to most freshman. |
2007 FreshmenFreshmen who entered KU in 2007 pay tuition based on the Four-Year Tuition Compact. Kansas Residents
$3195.00
per semester Nonresidents
$8400.00
per semester Assumes 15 credit hours per semester. Does not include Required Campus Fees or Course Fees. For courses in certain schools Course Fees apply. Course Fees do not apply to most freshman. |
Other UndergradsCurrent students, transfer students or continuing education students will pay standard tuition. Kansas Residents
$3283.50
per semester Nonresidents
$8625.00
per semester Assumes 15 credit hours per semester. Does not include Required Campus Fees or Course Fees. For courses in certain schools Course Fees apply. |
Graduate StudentsStudents seeking a master's degree or doctorate will pay the standard graduate tuition rate. Kansas Residents
$3246.00
per semester Nonresidents
$7755.00
per semester Assumes 12 credit hours per semester. Does not include Required Campus Fees or Course Fees. For courses in certain schools Course Fees apply. |
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Tuition & fees by credit hour
The following tables show tuition rates, course fees, campus fees and on-campus housing fees for the next four years if known. Please note that tuition rates and course fees are per credit hour.
Undergraduate Tuition (per credit hour) |
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Compact Tuition 2009 |
2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
| Resident | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Nonresident | $644.25 | $644.25 | $644.25 | $644.25 |
Compact Tuition (2008 First-time Freshmen) |
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| Resident | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.25 | TBD* |
| Nonresident | $602.05 | $602.05 | $602.05 | TBD* |
Compact Tuition (2007 First-time Freshmen) |
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| Resident | $213.00 | $213.00 | TBD* | TBD* |
| Nonresident | $560.00 | $560.00 | TBD* | TBD* |
Standard Tuition |
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| Resident | $218.90 | TBD | TBD | TBD* |
| Nonresident | $575.00 | TBD | TBD | TBD* |
Graduate Tuition (per credit hour) |
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| Standard Tuition | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
| Resident | $270.50 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Nonresident | $646.25 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Course Fees (per credit hour) |
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| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | |
| Architecture | $36.05 | $38.20 | $40.50 | $42.10 |
| Business | $96.60 | $102.40 | $108.55 | $112.90 |
| Business (master's) | $79.55 | $84.30 | $89.35 | $92.90 |
| Education | $19.30 | $20.45 | $21.70 | $22.55 |
| Edwards Campus | $38.70 | $41.00 | $43.45 | $45.20 |
| Engineering | $38.70 | $41.00 | $43.45 | $45.20 |
| Engineering (Edwards Campus) | $43.35 | $45.95 | $48.70 | $50.65 |
| Music/Arts | $19.30 | $20.45 | $21.70 | $22.55 |
| Journalism | $15.55 | $16.50 | $17.50 | $18.20 |
| Law (includes additional $25 in FY2009) | $199.55 | $211.50 | $224.20 | $233.15 |
| Pharmacy (PharmD) | $148.65 | $157.55 | $167.00 | $173.70 |
| Social Welfare | $26.50 | $28.10 | $29.80 | $31.00 |
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* Proposed For medical center rates, visit http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/registrar.html Course Fees are charged by specific schools in addition to the flat tuition or standard tuition rates. As the chart indicates, the amount of the Course Fee depends on the school/courses in which the student enrolls. With student support, Course Fees can be increased beyond the rates listed. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences does not assess Course Fees. |
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Required Campus Fees (Lawrence Campus) |
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| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | |
| Required Campus Fees (annual) | $846.70 | TBD | TBD |
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Required Campus Fees are determined in collaboration with Student Senate. A new methodology is being explored that will align the approval process with the Four-Year Tuiton Compact. |
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Campus Housing (Room and Board) |
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| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | |
| Optional Two-Year Room (four-person suite) | $4,612 | TBD | TBD |
| Optional Two-Year Board (390 meals/$280) | $3,160 | TBD | TBD |
