Kansas State University: cost & net price by income
Manhattan, Kansas
The average net price at Kansas State University is about $17,883 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,436 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $21,390. Published in-state tuition is $10,942. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$13,436/yr
- $30k–$48k$14,653/yr
- $48k–$75k$16,868/yr
- $75k–$110k$20,156/yr
- $110k+$21,390/yr
Kansas State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $17,883
- In-state tuition
- $10,942
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,816
- Students receiving aid
- 19%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Kansas State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Kansas State University is about $17,883 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Kansas State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Kansas State University is about $13,436 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Kansas State University?
- At Kansas State University, published in-state tuition is $10,942 and out-of-state tuition is $27,816 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Kansas State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Kansas State University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)