Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,904 when living on campus and $29,700 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,558 when living on campus and $42,354 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Western Kentucky University | $11,436 | $27,000 | $1,000 | $14,452 | $18,105 |
Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 | $900 | $16,311 | $18,251 |
Average | $10,572 | $23,226 | $950 | $15,382 | $18,178 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,572 for in-state students and $23,226 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Kentucky University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,000 and Murray State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,452 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Kentucky University | $11,112 | $27,072 | $11,436 | $27,000 |
Murray State University | $9,432 | $18,888 | $9,708 | $19,452 |
Average | $10,272 | $22,980 | $10,572 | $23,226 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,140 for state residents and $14,354 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Kentucky University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,340 and Murray State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,414.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Kentucky University | $12,140 | $18,340 | $12,140 | $18,340 |
Murray State University | $10,071 | $10,071 | - | $10,368 |
Average | $11,106 | $14,206 | $12,140 | $14,354 |
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 $15,382 when a student lives on campus and $18,178 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Western Kentucky University | $12,043 | $2,409 | $12,043 | $6,062 | - |
Murray State University | $10,594 | $5,717 | $12,534 | $5,717 | - |
Average | $11,319 | $4,063 | $12,289 | $5,890 | - |