Financial Information for International Students

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Visit the Student Accounts' Affordability website for official cost of attendance for Non-Pennsylvania Residents. The costs below are estimated and are subject to change for subsequent academic terms. Next year's costs are confirmed around July of each year and will be posted on the KU website when they become available. 

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE 

 Rates for 2024-2025 (Financial evidence required for Form I-20 or DS-2019)
Bachelor's  Masters  Exchange
(2 terms) (2 terms) (1 term)
Tuition and Fees $16,668 $17,301 $300
Housing and Meals $12,014 $12,014 $6,007
Health Insurance $675 $675 $300
Miscellaneous Expenses  $1,500 $1,500 $750
Total Estimate $30,857 $30,982 $7,357

2024-2025 Financial Note: Students earning a second bachelor's degree are not eligible for the Out-of-State Tuition Reduction. A second bachelor's degree student's Total Estimate is $35,382.

Estimated Rates for 2025-2026 (Financial evidence required for Form I-20 or DS-2019)
Bachelor's  Masters  Exchange
(2 terms) (2 terms) (1 term)
Tuition and Fees $17,200 $17,301 $300
Housing and Meals $12,550 $12,550 $6,275
Health Insurance $696 $696 $232
Miscellaneous Expenses  $1,500 $1,500 $750
Total Estimate $31,946 $32,047 $7,625

2025-2026 Financial Note: Students earning a second bachelor's degree are not eligible for the automatic Out-of-State Tuition Reduction. A second bachelor's degree student's Total Estimate is $38,506.

  • On-campus housing prices range from $3,940 -$5,635 per term.
  • On-campus meal plan prices range from $2,235 - $2,435 per term. 
  • On-campus winter housing is estimated at $600.
  • On-campus summer housing is estimated at $2,520.
F-2 Visa Dependent Expenses
(Financial evidence required for Form I-20)
Spouse $6,000
Each Child $4,000