The Cheapest Colleges in Kansas by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Kansas but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Kansas for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Kansas list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Kansas tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Kansas are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Kansas? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Wichita Campus in Wichita with an out of state total cost of $16,400.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 University of Phoenix Wichita CampusWichita, Private For Profit |
$16,400 | NA | NA |
#2 Donnelly CollegeKansas City, Private Not For Profit |
$20,266 | NA | NA |
#3 National American University WichitaWichita, Private For Profit |
$23,514 | NA | NA |
#4 National American University Overland ParkOverland Park, Private For Profit |
$23,559 | NA | NA |
#5 Central Baptist Theological SeminaryShawnee, Private Not For Profit |
$23,669 | NA | NA |
#6 Fort Hays State UniversityHays, Public Not For Profit |
$25,284 | NA | NA |
#7 Emporia State UniversityEmporia, Public Not For Profit |
$25,452 | NA | NA |
#8 Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, Public Not For Profit |
$28,284 | NA | NA |
#9 Manhattan Christian CollegeManhattan, Private Not For Profit |
$29,255 | 38 | 6 |
#10 Central Christian College of KansasMcPherson, Private Not For Profit |
$29,425 | NA | NA |
#11 Cleveland Chiropractic CollegeOverland Park, Private Not For Profit |
$29,758 | NA | NA |
#12 Washburn UniversityTopeka, Public Not For Profit |
$30,707 | NA | NA |
#13 Wichita State UniversityWichita, Public Not For Profit |
$32,025 | 45 | 21 |
#14 Barclay CollegeHaviland, Private Not For Profit |
$35,490 | NA | NA |
#15 Kansas State UniversityManhattan, Public Not For Profit |
$37,597 | NA | NA |
#16 Sterling CollegeSterling, Private Not For Profit |
$38,676 | 44 | 24 |
#17 University of KansasLawrence, Public Not For Profit |
$39,158 | 66 | 75 |
#18 Friends UniversityWichita, Private Not For Profit |
$39,858 | 41 | 26 |
#19 Bethel College North NewtonNorth Newton, Private Not For Profit |
$41,674 | 48 | 46 |
#20 Baker UniversityBaldwin City, Private Not For Profit |
$42,230 | 44 | 35 |