Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
For the fall and spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year, tuition is $538 per credit hour for Kansas residents and $958.30 per credit hour for nonresidents. All law students pay a required campus fee of $857.90 per year.
These fees entitle the student to course instruction, dispensary care for ordinary illnesses and special medical care at nominal rates, the use of the Kansas and Burge Unions, a copy of the University Daily Kansan and other newspapers, and admission at reduced prices to most campus events, such as concerts, plays, films, lectures and athletic events.
Total fees and tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year for a first-year Kansas resident will be $16,459.90 and $28,648.60 for a first-year nonresident.
Financial Aid Fact Sheet 2011-2012
Estimated Annual Expenses |
Kansas Resident |
Non-Resident |
Tuition per credit hour (29 hours in first year) |
$538 |
$958.30 |
Fees per year |
$857.90 |
$857.90 |
Total for Tuition/Fees |
$16,459.90 |
$28,648.60 |
Room and Board |
$10,852 |
$10,852 |
Personal Expenses |
$3,388 |
$3,388 |
Transportation |
$1,878 |
$1,878 |
Books |
$1,100 |
$1,100 |
Total* |
$33,677.90 |
$45,866.60 |
The priority application deadline for scholarship consideration is Feb. 15. To be considered for need-based scholarships, grants and loans, you must complete the FAFSA.
*Costs for room and board, personal expenses, transportation and books are estimates determined by the KU Office of Student Financial Aid.
Download the Financial Aid Fact Sheet in .pdf format.