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#31 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
27 Colleges
$37,803 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Kansas is ranked #31 in the nation with 10,471 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Graduate students from Kansas can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $9,451 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $12,116. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
$11,046 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

KU handed out 2,749 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Kansas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,989 $23,951
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,057 $1,057
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $416 $998

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
$11,253 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Kansas State University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,686 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kansas State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,294 $23,018
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $959 $959
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $429 $959

#3

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,532 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

ESU handed out 1,125 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Emporia State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,547 $16,368
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,985 $1,985
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $273 $682

#4

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
$7,562 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WSU ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 1,061 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wichita State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,544 $13,615
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,018 $2,018
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $308 $756

Public Public vs. Private
$4,503 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

FHSU handed out 978 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fort Hays State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,729 $10,602
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $774 $774
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $207 $589

#6

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,758 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Pitt State handed out 657 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pittsburg State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,820 $17,652
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,938 $1,938
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $284 $736

#7

Grantham University

LIttle Rock, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$4,800 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Grantham University ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 437 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Grantham University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,200 $4,200
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $350 $350

#8

Baker University

Baldwin City, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,246 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Baker handed out 327 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Baker University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,466 $11,466
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $780 $780
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $637 $637

#9

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Washburn University was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 319 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Washburn University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,790 $19,470
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $445 $885

#10

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,988 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Friends University handed out 225 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Friends University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,448 $11,448
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $636 $636

#11

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,232 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, University of St. Mary ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 173 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Saint Mary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,232 $11,232
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $624 $624

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,253 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MidAmerica Nazarene University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 151 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for MidAmerica Nazarene University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,630 $12,630
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $623 $623
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $592 $592

#13

Newman University

Wichita, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,484 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Newman University was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 150 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Newman University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,920 $7,920
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $564 $564
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $440 $440

#14

Cleveland University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Cleveland handed out 121 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Cleveland University - Kansas City

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,500 $12,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#15

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,320 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southwestern College was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 69 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southwestern College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,140 $13,140
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $180 $180
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $730 $730

#15

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,028 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ottawa University - Kansas City was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 69 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ottawa University - Kansas City

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,328 $10,328
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $700 $700
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#17

Benedictine College

Atchison, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,540 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Benedictine College handed out 35 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Benedictine College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,000 $6,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,000 $1,000

#18

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,300 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Kansas Wesleyan University ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 29 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kansas Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,850 $14,850
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $495 $495

#19

Tabor College

Hillsboro, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,000 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Tabor handed out 25 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tabor College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,000 $12,000
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $590 $590

#19

Ottawa University - Online

Ottawa, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,153 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ottawa University - Online handed out 25 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ottawa University - Online

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,253 $11,253
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#21

Ottawa University - Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,307 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Ottawa ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 18 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ottawa University - Ottawa

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,892 $9,892
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $415 $415
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#21

Saint Paul School of Theology

Leawood, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,666 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Saint Paul School of Theology handed out 18 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Paul School of Theology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,466 $11,466
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $637 $637

#23

Barclay College

Haviland, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,680 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Barclay College handed out 16 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Barclay College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,980 $7,980
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $700 $700
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $395 $395

#24

Sterling College

Sterling, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,347 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Sterling College handed out 4 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sterling College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,107 $14,107
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,240 $1,240
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $495 $495

#25

McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$4,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, McPherson College handed out 2 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for McPherson College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,500 $4,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $375 $375

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