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The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of your educational expenses for each period of enrollment. It establishes average costs for different categories of students (i.e. full time vs. part time, in-state tuition vs. out of state tuition, etc) and is the cornerstone for determining your financial need for "need-based" grants, loans, and work-study. It also sets a limit on the total federal aid that you may receive as a student.

For information on 红领巾瓜报's tuition and fees, visit the Tuition and Fees website. Official tuition and fee rates are set by the Kansas Board of Regents.

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance estimates below are based on an undergraduate student enrolling in 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 credit hours during the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. Figures represent estimated academic year costs (excluding summer). You might spend more or less than these average estimates.

Undergraduate Student Living on Campus

Budget Description	Kansas Residents	Non-Residents	Non-Residents with Shocker City Partnership or Shocker Legacy	Non-Residents with Shocker Select or Midwest Student Exchange
Tuition & Fees	$10,910	$21,220	$21,220 ($10,910 after discounts)	$21,220 ($14,680 after discounts)
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250
Food & Housing (On Campus)*	$14,080	$14,080	$14,080	$14,080
Personal Expenses	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
Transportation Expenses	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290
Student Loan Fees	$60	$60	$60	$60
Total (estimated)	$29,860	$40,170	$29,860	$33,630

*Helpful information about choosing the right room and meal plan for your college budget can be found here: wichita.edu/budgetingandhousing.

Undergraduate Student Living with Parent

Budget Description	Kansas Residents	Non-Residents	Non-Residents with Shocker City Partnership or Shocker Legacy	Non-Residents with Shocker Select or Midwest Student Exchange
Tuition & Fees	$10,910	$21,220	$21,220 ($10,910 after discounts)	$21,220 ($14,680 after discounts)
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250
Food & Housing (with Family)	$6,940	$6,940	$6,940	$6,940
Personal Expenses	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
Transportation Expenses	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290
Student Loan Fees	$60	$60	$60	$60
Total (estimated)	$22,720	$33,030	$22,720	$26,490

Undergraduate Student Living Off Campus

Budget Description	Kansas Residents	Non-Residents	Non-Residents with Shocker City Partnership or Shocker Legacy	Non-Residents with Shocker Select or Midwest Student Exchange
Tuition & Fees	$10,910	$21,220	$21,220 ($10,910 after discounts)	$21,220 ($14,680 after discounts)
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250
Food & Housing (Off Campus)	$13,030	$13,030	$13,030	$13,030
Personal Expenses	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
Transportation Expenses	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290
Student Loan Fees	$60	$60	$60	$60
Total (estimated)	$28,810	$39,120	$28,810	$32,580

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance: Accelerated Nursing Program

Budget Description	Living On Campus*	Living with Parent	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$20,440	$20,440	$20,440
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	$1,280	$1,280	$1,280
Food & Housing*	$14,080	$6,940	$13,030
Personal Expenses	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
Transportation Expenses	$1,290	$1,290	$1,290
Student Loan Fees	$60	$60	$60
Annual Physical & TB Test	$65	$65	$65
Professional Licensure	$348	$348	$348
Total (estimated)	$39,833	$32,693	$38,783

*Helpful information about choosing the right room and meal plan for your college budget can be found here: wichita.edu/budgetingandhousing.

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance: Pathway to Nursing Program

Budget Description	Fall Entry (Fall 2023-Spring 2024)	Spring Entry (Spring 2024)
Tuition & Fees	$18,490	$9,420
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	$1,250	$1,250
Food & Housing (Off Campus)	$13,030	$6,515
Personal Expenses	$2,270	$2,270
Transportation Expenses	$1,290	$1,290
Student Loan Fees	$60	$60
Total (estimated)**	$36,390	$18,370

**In their final semester, students should also plan on an additional $348 for exams related to professional licensure in nursing.

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance: Teacher Apprenticeship Program

Budget Description	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$7,900
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	$1,250
Food & Housing	$13,030
Personal Expenses	$2,270
Transportation Expenses	$1,290
Student Loan Fees	$60
Total (estimated)**	$25,800

**In their final semester, students should also plan on an additional $150 for exams related to professional licensure in education.

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance: Media Arts

Media Arts students typically have an additional $2,000 per academic year ($1,000 per semester) in costs for Media Arts courses. Students should refer to the College and Department Fees webpage for a list of course fees for the Bachelor of Applied Arts degree within the College of Fine Arts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cost of Attendance

In order to practice in my chosen field, I need to pay for a professional licensure exam during my final semester. Is this included in the estimates for my cost of attendance?

*Professional Licensure: If your program of study leads to a career field that requires professional licensure to be gainfully employed, you may have additional costs for that licensure. Follow up with your academic program to learn more about when you will need to obtain your licensure and what costs will be associated with obtaining the licensure.

For Accelerated Nursing and the Statewide Nursing Pathway programs, your examination and licensure expenses are estimated in your cost of attendance during your final year. If you are not in one of these programs but will have licensure or certification costs associated with being able to work in your chosen degree field - and you will incur these costs during your final semester, you may request these costs be added to your cost of attendance. Schedule an appointment with a financial aid advisor to discuss your options. Note that inclusion of a cost in your cost of attendance does not guarantee eligibility for additional financial aid.

Typical licensure costs include:

Athletic Training: Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Exam; Kansas Board of Healing Arts: $458
Audiology: PRAXIS Audiology Exam Fee, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, and Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Dispensing License: $506
Building Level Leadership (Principal) Licensure: PRAXIS School Leadership Examination - Building Level, Kansas State Department of Education License: $485
Communication Sciences and Disorders: PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology Exam Fee, Kansas Department of Aging & Disability Services, Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Dispensing License: $506
Dental Hygiene: Clinical Examination Fees (CRDTS, SRTA, CDGA, NERB, WREB, CITA, ADEX or State Board Clinical Examination), National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), Kansas Dental Board, National Practitioner Data Bank: $1,718
District Level Leadership (Superintendent) Licensure: PRAXIS School Leadership Examination - District Level, Kansas State Department of Education License: $410
Medical Laboratory Sciences: ASP-BOC (American Society of Clinical Pathology - Board of Certification): $250
Nursing: NCLEX and Kansas Board of Nursing (License): $348
Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice): Certification Exam and Verification Fee: $400
Physician Associate: PANCE Examination and Kansas Board of Healing Arts License: $753
Physical Therapy: NPTE Test and Kansas Board of Healing Arts License: $613
Social Work: Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board (application, exam, and license): $380
Speech-Language Pathology: PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology Exam Fee, Kansas Department of Aging & Disability Services: $211
Teacher Education: PRAXIS Principles of Learning and Teaching - 1 Test, PRAXIS Level Test (Elementary, Middle, Secondary), Kansas State Department of Education License: $320

My program of study requires me to have a computer. Is this included in the estimates for my cost of attendance?

If your program of study requires you to have a computer to be academically successful, follow up with your academic program to learn more about the type of computer you would need and how much the computer may cost. You may also speak with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships regarding the purchase of a computer that is needed for your academic program. Note that inclusion of a cost in your cost of attendance does not guarantee eligibility for additional financial aid.

Cost Glossary

Tuition & Fees: The amount of money that must be paid for classes; amounts may be based on residency status, course level, and instructional method. Other fees may be assessed in addition to tuition. Rates are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents each year, and are available in early July.

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Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: The estimated amount for required course materials, books, supplies and equipment.
Food & Housing: The estimated costs for meals, rent, and utilities. Your actual amount may vary based on your personal choices and whether you live at home with a family member, on campus in a residence hall, or off campus.
Personal Expenses: This is an estimate of costs for clothing, haircuts, entertainment, etc. for the year. Money actually spent on these types of items will vary from student to student. These items will not appear on your 红领巾瓜报 bill.
Transportation Expenses: This is an estimate of the cost of traveling to and from campus or the cost of operating and maintaining a vehicle. With the exception of the transportation fee for the campus shuttle bus and the optional parking permit, you will not be billed directly for transportation costs.
Loan Fees: There is an origination fee for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans, which is taken out of the loan before funds are sent to 红领巾瓜报. These funds help cover the costs associated with the loan servicer companies that manage your student loans. The amount listed is the average fee for students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the amount you borrow (if any).
Professional Licensure: Some programs of study lead to careers that require professional licensure to be gainfully employed. If you will have additional licensure or certification costs associated with your chosen degree field and will incur these costs during your final semester, these costs will be added to your cost of attendance.

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