Kansas public university tuition increases range from 3.5% to 6% in upcoming academic year

Tuition increases for public universities in Kansas generally follow national trends that high students with 3% to 6% rate adjustments.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 423

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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TOPEKA — A 3.5% to 6% tuition increases for in-state undergraduate students adopted by the Kansas Board of Regents will partially close budget gaps at the state’s public universities that result from inflation in operating costs and millions of dollars in budget cuts.

The adjustments range from a high of 6% at Fort Hays State University to a low of 3.5% at Pittsburg State University. Tuition rate changes at the state’s three largest universities fell …

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