Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,661 when living on campus and $30,256 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,844 when living on campus and $42,439 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 |
| Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 | $900 | $16,311 | $18,251 |
| University of Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 | $1,274 | $19,604 | $19,952 |
| 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 | $11,172 | $23,354 | $1,101 | $16,388 | $17,983 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,172 for in-state students and $23,354 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.60% 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 | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,592 | $20,848 | $10,896 | $21,480 |
| Murray State University | $9,432 | $18,888 | $9,708 | $19,452 |
| University of Louisville | $12,520 | $28,866 | $12,828 | $29,174 |
| University of Kentucky | $12,859 | $32,276 | $13,212 | $33,406 |
| Kentucky State University | $9,004 | $12,932 | $9,214 | $13,260 |
| Average | $10,881 | $22,762 | $11,172 | $23,354 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,113 for state residents and $20,401 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.89% 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 | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,284 | $15,594 | $10,590 | $16,044 |
| Murray State University | $10,071 | $10,071 | - | $10,368 |
| University of Louisville | $14,145 | $28,541 | $14,418 | $29,102 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,946 | $34,259 | $14,330 | $35,459 |
| Kentucky State University | $6,621 | $10,675 | - | $11,034 |
| Average | $11,013 | $19,828 | $13,113 | $20,401 |
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 $16,388 when a student lives on campus and $17,983 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 | - |
| Murray State University | $10,594 | $5,717 | $12,534 | $5,717 | - |
| University of Louisville | $11,690 | $7,914 | $11,124 | $8,828 | - |
| University of Kentucky | $15,242 | $5,444 | $15,242 | $5,444 | - |
| Kentucky State University | $8,186 | $2,995 | $7,034 | $5,112 | - |
| Average | $11,474 | $4,914 | $11,519 | $6,464 | - |