Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,672 when living on campus and $44,435 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Union College | $30,946 | $1,500 | $12,361 | $12,361 | |
| Transylvania University | $44,980 | $1,000 | $16,735 | $16,735 | |
| Midway University | $26,080 | $1,800 | $21,400 | $25,200 | |
| University of the Cumberlands | $9,875 | - | $16,268 | $20,214 | |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | $16,398 | $1,000 | - | $12,762 | |
| Average | $25,656 | $1,325 | $16,691 | $17,454 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,656 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Transylvania University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,980 and University of the Cumberlands has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,875 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Union College | $30,065 | $30,946 | ||
| Transylvania University | $43,670 | $44,980 | ||
| Midway University | $25,050 | $26,080 | ||
| University of the Cumberlands | $9,875 | $9,875 | ||
| Simmons College of Kentucky | $16,398 | $16,398 | ||
| Average | $25,012 | $25,656 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,947 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Simmons College of Kentucky requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,050 and University of the Cumberlands has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,260.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Union College | $11,090 | $8,930 | ||
| Transylvania University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midway University | $7,350 | $7,350 | ||
| University of the Cumberlands | $4,582 | $4,560 | ||
| Simmons College of Kentucky | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $7,674 | $6,947 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,691 when a student lives on campus and $17,454 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Union College | $8,261 | $4,100 | $8,261 | $4,100 | - |
| Transylvania University | $14,195 | $2,540 | $14,195 | $2,540 | - |
| Midway University | $9,500 | $11,900 | $13,300 | $11,900 | - |
| University of the Cumberlands | $9,300 | $6,968 | $12,285 | $7,929 | - |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | - | - | $8,136 | $4,626 | - |
| Average | $10,314 | $6,377 | $11,235 | $6,219 | - |