Real costs by state · Kansas · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 7 Kansas public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $3,112 and $20,110 per year — the lowest at Haskell Indian Nations University. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Haskell Indian Nations University | $9,581 | $3,112 |
| Fort Hays State University | $19,909 | $14,266 |
| Wichita State University | $21,780 | $16,893 |
| Pittsburg State University | $22,099 | $18,873 |
| Emporia State University | $21,967 | $18,994 |
| University of Kansas | $26,751 | $19,169 |
| Kansas State University | $27,402 | $20,110 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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