Wichita State University
Cost of Attendance Graduate Students
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 Wichita State University's tuition and fees, visit the Tuition and Fees website. Official tuition and fee rates are set by the Kansas Board of Regents.
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance estimates below are based on a graduate student enrolling in 12 credit hours per semester, or 24 credit hours during the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. Figures represent estimated academic year costs (excluding summer). You might spend more or less than these average estimates.
Graduate Student
| 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 | $12,200 | $24,940 | $24,940 ($12,200 after discounts) | $24,940 ($16,580 after discounts) |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Food & Housing (Off Campus) | $13,420 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,430 | $2,430 | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Student Loan Fees | $160 | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| Total (estimated) | $30,920 | $43,660 | $30,920 | $35,300 |
2026-2027 Physician Associate (PA) Program
Physician Associate (PA) Program
Specific costs as outlined by the PA Program are available here. Please note that the Cost of Attendance displayed on your Financial Aid Dashboard may vary from these published costs because it is based on the financial aid year timeline, categorized by your estimated direct (WSU-billed) and indirect (non-billed) expenses, and adjusted according to your cohort entry year.
2026-2027 Physical Therapy (PT) Program
Physical Therapy (PT) Program
The figures below represent only the fall and spring semesters for year 1 students for the purposes of the financial aid cost of attendance and do not include the prior-summer-year costs. Specific costs as outlined by the PT Program are available here.
| Budget Description |
Year 1
Kansas Residents
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Year 1
Non-Residents
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Year 1
Non-Residents with Shocker City Partnership or Shocker Legacy
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Year 1
Non-Residents with Shocker Select or Midwest Student Exchange
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,840 | $39,960 | $39,960 ($20,840 after discounts) | $39,960 ($27,410 after discounts) |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $4,050 | $4,050 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
| Food & Housing (Off Campus) | $13,420 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,430 | $2,430 | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Student Loan Fees | $160 | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| Physical/TB Test/Background Check/Drug Screen/Health Insurance | $2,660 | $2,660 | $2,660 | $2,660 |
| Total (estimated)* | $44,940 | $64,060 | $44,940 | $51,520 |
*In their final semester, students should also plan on $613 for exams related to professional licensure to practice as a physical therapist. Annual tuition and fees costs may vary based on enrolled credit hours.
2026-2027 Executive MBA Program
Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) Program
| Budget Description | Fall 2026-Spring 2027 |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $18,800 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (included in tuition & fees) | $0 |
| Food & Housing (Off Campus) | $13,420 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,430 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1,380 |
| Student Loan Fees | $160 |
| Total (estimated) | $36,190 |
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 Physician Associate (PT) and Physical Therapy 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: $750
- Physical Therapy: NPTE Test and Kansas Board of Healing Arts License: $613
- School Psychology: PRAXIS School Psychologyist (5403) and Kansas State Department of Education License: $226
- 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.
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