Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,781 when living on campus and $32,315 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,246 when living on campus and $45,780 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 Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 | $1,274 | $19,604 | $19,952 |
| Average | $11,862 | $25,327 | $1,037 | $16,882 | $19,416 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,862 for in-state students and $25,327 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Louisville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,174 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 Louisville | $12,520 | $28,866 | $12,828 | $29,174 |
| Average | $11,556 | $24,857 | $11,862 | $25,327 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,504 for state residents and $22,573 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Louisville requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,906 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 Louisville | $14,145 | $28,541 | $14,418 | $29,102 |
| Average | $12,215 | $22,068 | $12,504 | $22,573 |
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 $16,882 when a student lives on campus and $19,416 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 Louisville | $11,690 | $7,914 | $11,124 | $8,828 | - |
| Average | $11,675 | $5,207 | $11,392 | $8,024 | - |