Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,440 when living on campus and $28,872 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,274 when living on campus and $39,705 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 | ||
| Western Kentucky University | $11,436 | $27,000 | $1,000 | $14,452 | $18,105 |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,896 | $21,480 | $800 | $14,160 | $18,880 |
| Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 | $900 | $16,311 | $18,251 |
| Morehead State University | $9,838 | $14,706 | $480 | $11,836 | $15,146 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,212 | $33,406 | $1,200 | $20,686 | $20,686 |
| Kentucky State University | $9,214 | $13,260 | $1,332 | $11,181 | $12,146 |
| Average | $10,717 | $21,551 | $952 | $14,771 | $17,202 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,717 for in-state students and $21,551 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Kentucky requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,406 and Kentucky State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,260 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Kentucky University | $11,112 | $27,072 | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,592 | $20,848 | $10,896 | $21,480 |
| Murray State University | $9,432 | $18,888 | $9,708 | $19,452 |
| Morehead State University | $9,560 | $14,286 | $9,838 | $14,706 |
| University of Kentucky | $12,859 | $32,276 | $13,212 | $33,406 |
| Kentucky State University | $9,004 | $12,932 | $9,214 | $13,260 |
| Average | $10,427 | $21,050 | $10,717 | $21,551 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,353 for state residents and $16,960 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Kentucky requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,096 and Murray State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,414.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Kentucky University | $12,140 | $18,340 | $12,140 | $18,340 |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,284 | $15,594 | $10,590 | $16,044 |
| Murray State University | $10,071 | $10,071 | - | $10,368 |
| Morehead State University | $10,512 | $10,512 | - | $10,512 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,946 | $34,259 | $14,330 | $35,459 |
| Kentucky State University | $6,621 | $10,675 | - | $11,034 |
| Average | $10,596 | $16,575 | $12,353 | $16,960 |
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 $14,771 when a student lives on campus and $17,202 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Kentucky University | $12,043 | $2,409 | $12,043 | $6,062 | - |
| Northern Kentucky University | $11,660 | $2,500 | $11,660 | $7,220 | - |
| Murray State University | $10,594 | $5,717 | $12,534 | $5,717 | - |
| Morehead State University | $8,942 | $2,894 | $11,920 | $3,226 | - |
| University of Kentucky | $15,242 | $5,444 | $15,242 | $5,444 | - |
| Kentucky State University | $8,186 | $2,995 | $7,034 | $5,112 | - |
| Average | $11,111 | $3,660 | $11,739 | $5,464 | - |