Tuition and Fees

See an estimate of a student's educational expenses for an academic year.

Missouri residents may qualify for in‐state tuition either under K-State’s Missouri Tuition Match or the Missouri Reciprocal Waiver (pdf).

You are responsible for purchasing all materials, supplies, equipment and tools used in studio, and should plan to spend approximately $1,000 for supplies during the first year. A drawing and model building kit can be purchased at the beginning of the year for approximately $350. You will take one or two field trips during the first year and should allocate approximately $50-$75 for each trip. Expect expenses to increase throughout the five-year program of study. During the fourth and/or fifth year of the program you will be taking at least 30 credits of graduate courses. Tuition for graduate coursework is approximately $100 more per credit hour than undergraduate coursework.

Students must purchase a computer in the second year. We do not recommend purchasing this computer while a first-year student. Through the Office of Student Financial Assistance you can appeal for additional aid when you need to purchase your computer.

The APDesign Technology Committee updates the specifications for recommended studio computers each academic year.

Tuition can be paid in full and is due before classes begin, OR you can participate in a payment plan through the K-State Cashiers and Student Accounts Office. The plan breaks payments into four installments.