Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees bccadmin Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:55 Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 Tuition & Fees Your decision to attend Butler will save you more than $8,000 a year compared to state universities in Kansas. You can reduce your college costs now and, if you plan to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree, our academic advisors will work hard to ensure you take classes that transfer with ease. Resident Type Tuition Fees Total (Per Credit Hour) Butler County $76.50 $27.50 $104.00 Kansas $109.00 $27.50 $136.50 Out-of-State $172.00 $27.50 $199.50 International $172.00 $27.50 $199.50 How to Calculate Your Costs TUITION & FEES* To calculate your cost for tuition and fees, choose your residency status and multiply by the number of credit hours you are planning to take. *Please note that you are considered a full-time student if you are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. However, to graduate in four semesters, we recommend that you enroll in 15 or 16 credit hours per semester. A minimum of 12 credit hours are required to qualify for some scholarships and to live in our residence halls. Federal financial aid is prorated based on enrollment and eligibility. BOOKS The costs of books can vary depending on the classes you take. For estimating, add $500 per semester. HOUSING The average cost for on-campus residence halls is $7,800 per year, which includes 19 meals per week. COST PER YEAR:(30 CREDIT HOURS)  TUITION  FEES TECHNOLOGYACCESS CHARGE (ESTIMATED) BOOKS  TOTAL  HOUSING(AVERAGE) TOTAL(WITH HOUSING) Butler County Resident $2,295.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $4,704 $7,800 $12,504 Kansas Resident $3,270.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $5,679 $7,800 $13,479 Out-of-State Student $5,160.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $7,569 $7,800 $15,369 International Student $5,160.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $7,569 $7,800 $15,369 OTHER COSTS Registration fee of $15 each semester. Technology access charge, graduated by billable credit hours: .5 to 3 credit | hours - $65.00, 3.5 to 6 credit hours - $120.00, 6.5 to 11.5 credit hours - $204.00, 12+ credit hours - $292.00.| Some courses may require separate, additional fees. You may also want to budget for personal living expenses such as transportation, insurance or child care. Prices are subject to change. Contact Us Student Accounts & Receivables Email: [email protected] Phone: 316.322.3181 — General billing questions, account balances, payment posting Collections Email: [email protected] — Past-due accounts, payment arrangements on delinquent balances Payment Plans Email: [email protected] — Setting up or modifying payment plans Student Account Refunds Email: [email protected] — Refund status, disbursement questions, direct deposit issues Special Billing Email: [email protected] — Third-party billing, employer sponsorships, agency billing, military, etc