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Community-college tuition in Kansas

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Kansas, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Kansas.

  1. Hesston CollegeHesston, KS$32,936
  2. Rasmussen University-KansasTopeka, KS$17,160
  3. Galen Health Institutes-WichitaWichita, KS$16,364
  4. Donnelly CollegeKansas City, KS$10,440
  5. Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS$8,400
  6. Independence Community CollegeIndependence, KS$4,560
  7. Allen County Community CollegeIola, KS$4,260
  8. Labette Community CollegeParsons, KS$4,064
  9. Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend, KS$3,680
  10. Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville, KS$3,600
  11. Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS$3,541
  12. Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS$2,424
  13. Haskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS$600

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Kansas community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Kansas report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Kansas, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Kansas resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.