Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of an education at the University of Kansas is competitive with other top programs in respiratory care. See below for tuition, fees and other financial information, in addition to financial aid and scholarship resources.
Your respiratory care course work will provide 60 credit hours toward the university's requirement of 120 total credit hours to fulfill the bachelor's degree requirements.
* Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the NBRC exam.
Transfer Students: A maximum of 64 credit hours may be transferred to the program from another academic institution. To graduate from KU, 45 credits must be from junior/senior-level course work. This means transfer students may need to convert at least 11 hours from an associate degree program to KU junior/senior level courses. Conversion cost to the student is $12.50 per course converted.
New in 2024!
Special MetroRate opportunity – Missouri students qualify for Kansas in-state tuition for specific academic programs, if they are residing in one of the following counties for the past 12 consecutive months at the time of your application: Bates, Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte, or Ray. More details are available at the Office of the Registrar.
Applies to KU degree programs in athletic training, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, health information management and respiratory care. Also applies to KU certificate programs in cardiac sonography, diagnostic ultrasound and nuclear medicine technology.
The amounts listed below are based on the KU Comprehensive Fee Schedule. This is provided as a guide only and is not an official quote of costs. All figures are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas.
Kansas Resident Tuition
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Undergraduate tuition |
$359.30/credit hr |
60 credit hours to complete degree |
$21,558.00 |
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RC course fees |
$55.45 per credit hour |
60 credit hours to complete degree |
$3,327.00 |
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Campus fees |
$421.77 per semester |
5 semesters * |
$1,687.08 |
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Estimated total for Kansas residents |
$26,572.08 |
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In-State Tuition Eligibility Requirements
Very specific requirements must be met to qualify for Kansas resident tuition rates. Learn more about the requirements. You can direct questions to the Office of the Registrar.
Non-Resident Tuition
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Undergraduate tuition |
$935.70 per credit hour |
60 credit hours to complete degree |
$56,142.00 |
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RC course fees |
$55.45 per credit hour |
60 credit hours to complete degree |
$3,327.00 |
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Campus fees |
$421.77 per semester |
5 semesters * |
$1,687.08 |
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Estimated total for nonresidents |
$61,156.08 |
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* The program spans five consecutive semesters; campus fees are not assessed for the summer semester between years one and two.
Other Expenses
The following items are required for students, but are not paid directly to KU, and costs are not be determined by the program.
- Background check and drug screen: after admission to the program, students complete the background check and pay the one-time fee directly to reporting agency. Drug screenings are conducted upon assignment to clinical sites.
- Textbooks: Estimate $1,300.00 per year.
- AARC student membership: $25.00 per year.
- Therapist Multiple Choice Exam (TMC), $190.00, and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE), $200.00.
- Laptop meeting the program’s technical requirements, including software, hardware, support, and maintenance needs and costs.
- Proof of current health insurance coverage, prior to enrollment. KU offers a health insurance plan option to students at a reasonable cost.
- Associated management internship costs, expenses vary by location.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Federal assistance includes the following:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)
Scholarships
The School of Health Professions provides a number of scholarship award opportunities for currently enrolled students.
KU Medical Center provides information about additional grants and scholarships which may be available. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with questions or for assistance.
Get Started: Apply for Financial Aid
To complete the FAFSA, visit the FAFSA application site and provide the school code for the University of Kansas: 001948.
Students should not wait to be accepted into an academic program to begin the financial aid process. Even if the application deadline for the intended program is later in the year, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline.
Some financial aid grants and low-interest loans have limited funding. After the priority deadline, any remaining financial aid will be awarded as available.
Even if financial aid will not be requested, students are encouraged to file the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA enables the school to consider all scholarship funds available. The FAFSA must be completed annually.
The total financial aid award package, including scholarships, loans or need-based aid, cannot be finalized until the student's application materials and fee have been received and admission to KU has been completed.
Advising and Questions
We're here to answer questions and provide assistance as you explore the field of respiratory care! It is very important to contact us for advising as early as possible in your college career.
High school students, counselors and those in their early years of college study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, with questions at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY).
If you're interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in respiratory care at KU, please complete the program advising worksheet and then contact Lawrence Stein, M.S., RRT, clinical assistant professor and on-campus program coordinator, to schedule an advising session.