Wichita, KS · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University (in-state) | $9,684 | — |
| KS average | $14,865 | -35% |
| National average | $18,082 | -46% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $9,684 | $38,736 |
| Out-of-state | $19,869 | $79,476 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Wichita State University ranks 31 by in-state tuition among the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 105% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Wichita State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Manhattan Area Technical College | $9,844 |
| Washburn University | $9,945 |
| Donnelly College | $10,440 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | $8,880 |
In-state tuition at Wichita State University is $9,684 per year; out-of-state students pay $19,869.
Wichita State University in-state tuition is 35% below the KS average of $14,865.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Wichita State University is 46% below that.
$9,684 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Wichita State University comes to about $38,736 for an in-state student and $79,476 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Wichita State University ranks 31 out of the 60 KS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.