Kansas tuition is set to spike; how much will it cost?

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved tuition and fee rates for the upcoming fiscal year at the six state universities on Thursday.

The Regents authorized tuition increases at five of the state universities. Emporia State University requested, and the Board approved, flat tuition coupled with a decrease in student fees.

“The Regents prioritize affordability and have kept tuition increases below the compound rate of inflation over the past five years,” said KBOR Chair Jon Rolph. “In addition, we’ve worked with the Governor and Legislature to significantly increase need-based student financial aid to keep costs as low as possible for Kansas families.”

According to KBOR, since Fiscal Year 2021, state funding for student financial assistance has increased from $24 million to nearly $97 million. Officials argue this increase in state investment directly supports Kansas students with opportunities to secure a postsecondary credential.

The following table shows undergraduate tuition increases at the state universities for full-time students per semester for Fiscal Year 2025:

	Emporia State	Fort Hays State	Kansas State	Pittsburg State	University of Kansas	University of Kansas Medical Center	Wichita State
% Change	0.0%	6.0%	2.8%	3.5%	3.5%	3.5%	3.9%
$ Change	$0	$133.20	$139.50	$107.00	$186.00	$189.00	$141.30

Please visit the Board’s website for the comprehensive tables of approved tuition and fees.