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Division I · Big 12 Conference

University of Kansas · Cost & aid

Lawrence, KS · City · Public · Research university · the Jayhawks · Website ↗

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$44,844
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$27,132
In-state
on campus
$18,322
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$7.2M
Athletic aid, women's
$20,723 per roster spot
$7.5M
Athletic aid, men's
$22,314 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $44,844 sticker.

Family income under $30k$10,908
$30k – $48k$12,702
$48k – $75k$16,097
$75k – $110k$20,649
Over $110k$21,310

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$7,211,641
  • Per roster spot$20,723 across 348 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$7,519,848
  • Per roster spot$22,314 across 337 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$661k / $1.8M
  • Tuition & fees$11,700 in-state · $29,412 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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