Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,477 when living on campus and $32,837 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,866 when living on campus and $48,226 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 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,212 | $33,406 | $1,200 | $20,686 | $20,686 |
| Average | $12,054 | $27,443 | $1,000 | $17,423 | $19,783 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,054 for in-state students and $27,443 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Kentucky requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,406 and Northern Kentucky University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,480 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 |
| University of Kentucky | $12,859 | $32,276 | $13,212 | $33,406 |
| Average | $11,726 | $26,562 | $12,054 | $27,443 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,460 for state residents and $25,752 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Kentucky requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,096 and Northern Kentucky University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,660.
| 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 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,946 | $34,259 | $14,330 | $35,459 |
| Average | $12,115 | $24,927 | $12,460 | $25,752 |
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 $17,423 when a student lives on campus and $19,783 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 | - |
| University of Kentucky | $15,242 | $5,444 | $15,242 | $5,444 | - |
| Average | $13,451 | $3,972 | $13,451 | $6,332 | - |