Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,661 when living on campus and $28,771 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,298 when living on campus and $39,408 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 | ||
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,896 | $21,480 | $800 | $14,160 | $18,880 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $10,130 | $20,820 | - | $14,535 | $16,035 |
| Average | $10,513 | $21,150 | $800 | $14,348 | $17,458 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,513 for in-state students and $21,150 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northern Kentucky University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,480 and Eastern Kentucky University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,820 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,592 | $20,848 | $10,896 | $21,480 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $9,844 | $20,222 | $10,130 | $20,820 |
| Average | $10,218 | $20,535 | $10,513 | $21,150 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,593 for state residents and $15,192 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northern Kentucky University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,660 and Eastern Kentucky University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,040.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,284 | $15,594 | $10,590 | $16,044 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $10,308 | $13,944 | $10,596 | $14,340 |
| Average | $10,296 | $14,769 | $10,593 | $15,192 |
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 $14,348 when a student lives on campus and $17,458 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $11,660 | $2,500 | $11,660 | $7,220 | - |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $11,735 | $2,800 | $11,735 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $11,698 | $2,650 | $11,698 | $5,760 | - |