Financial Information for International Students

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Visit the Student Accounts' Affordability website for official cost of attendance. 

TUITION AND OTHER COSTS 

The costs on this chart are estimated tuition and fees and are subject to change for subsequent academic terms. Updated costs will be posted on the KU website when they become available. 

Estimated Cost of Attendance - Academic year 2024-2025
Bachelor's  Masters  Exchange
(Annual) (Annual) (Term)
Tuition (*with Out-of-State Tuition Reduction) $12,590* $13,933 $0
Fees $4,078 $2,860 $300
Housing & Meals $12,014 $12,014 $6,007
Books & Personal Expenses  $1,500 $1,500 $750
Health Insurance  $675 $675 $450
Total required for Form I-20 or DS-2019 $30,857 $30,982 $7,507

Notes:

  • The Out-of-State Tuition Reduction/Waiver is automatically provided to first year and transfer students. Students earning a second bachelor's degree are not eligible and their total I-20 cost is $35,382.
  • On-campus housing and meal plans vary in price. Housing prices range from $3,752 -$5,366 per term and meal plan prices range from $2,155 - $2,355 per term. 
  • Students should also budget for winter term, spring break, and summer term housing. On-campus summer housing is estimated at $900 for each term. 
Dependent Expenses
Spouse $6,000
Each Child $4,000