International Undergraduate Estimated Expenses 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above figures are averages. Tuition estimates are based on full-time enrollment in 12 credit hours per semester. Students who enroll in more than 12 hours will pay proportionately more tuition (US$480.25 per credit hour). In order to graduate in four years, students must take at least 15 credit hours each semester. Summer enrollment is optional for students who wish to graduate faster. However, if the Summer Session is the student's initial semester of enrollment, Summer Session enrollment is required during the student's first year. International students are required to have medical insurance. If students do not have medical insurance when they arrive, medical insurance may be purchased at the University. There are also additional fees for the following:

• Business classes -- US$15 per credit hour (about US$360 per year)
• Engineering classes -- US$15 per credit hour (about US$360 per year)
• Fine Arts classes -- US$8 per credit hour (about US$192 per year)
• Health Professions classes -- US$15 per credit hour (about US$360 per year)

Students should bring extra money for personal expenses (such as movies, museums, shopping, etc). Actual housing expenditures depend on: 1) the residence hall in which the student lives, 2) whether or not the student has a roommate, and 3) the student's meal plan. Students are required to have a tuberculin (TB) test upon arrival.


Cost-of-Living
The cost-of-living in Wichita is very low in comparison to other cities in the US -- especially cities on the coasts. In fact, the cost-of-living in Wichita is less than half that of living in New York or San Francisco. Our low cost-of-living is also reflected in the cost of our tuition. Even though Wichita State is a national university with an excellent reputation, we are often less expensive than other universities in the US -- even universities which might offer you a partial scholarship. Check out:

• University Cost Comparisons
• Cost-of-Living Comparisons
• Comparison of Average One-Bedroom Apartment Costs in Select U.S. Cities