Cost of Attendance

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 WSU Tech’s tuition and fees, visit the Tuition & Fees website . Official tuition and fee rates are recommended by the WSU Tech Advisory Board and approved by Wichita State University’s President.

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance: Manufacturing/Aviation/Engineering

Budget Description 2025-2026 One Term Only
Tuition & Fees $8,680  $4,340
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $300 $150
Food & Housing (Off Campus) $16,792 $8,396
Transportation Expenses $878 $439
Miscellaneous $1,875 $938
Loan Fees $100 $50
Total (estimated) $28,625 $14,313

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance: Health Science, Transportation & Specialized Trades

Budget Description 2025-2026 One Term Only
Tuition & Fees $7,989  $3,995
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $1,255 $628
Food & Housing (Off Campus) $16,792 $8,396
Transportation Expenses $878 $439
Miscellaneous $1,875 $938
Loan Fees $100 $50
Total (estimated) $28,889 $14,446

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance: Gen Ed and Social & Behavioral Science

Budget Description 2025-2026 One Term Only
Tuition & Fees $4,055  $2,027
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $2,016 $1,008
Food & Housing (Off Campus) $16,792 $8,396
Transportation Expenses $878 $439
Miscellaneous $1,875 $938
Loan Fees $100 $50
Total (estimated) $25,716 $12,858

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance: Aviation Maintenance Technology

Budget Description 2025-2026 One Term Only
Tuition & Fees $13,600  $6,800
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $2,500 $1,250
Food & Housing (Off Campus) $16,792 $8,396
Transportation Expenses $878 $439
Miscellaneous $1,875 $938
Loan Fees $100 $50
Total (estimated) $35,745 $17,873

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance: Non Destructive Testing

Budget Description 2025-2026 One Term Only
Tuition & Fees $9,000  $4,500
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $500 $250
Food & Housing (Off Campus) $16,792 $8,396
Transportation Expenses $878 $439
Miscellaneous $1,875 $938
Loan Fees $100 $50
Total (estimated) $29,145 $14,573

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance: Professional Pilot

Budget Description 2025-2026 One Term Only
Tuition & Fees $40,939  $21,220
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $1,500 $750
Food & Housing (Off Campus) $16,792 $8,396
Transportation Expenses $878 $439
Miscellaneous $1,875 $938
Loan Fees $100 $50
Total (estimated) $62,084 $31,793