Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Kentucky. For state residents, the average COA is $28,733 when living on campus and $30,519 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,800 when living on campus and $53,586 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Berea College | $49,326 | $700 | $10,692 | $10,692 | |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $13,212 | $33,406 | $1,200 | $20,686 | $20,686 |
| 3 | Centre College | $50,550 | $1,200 | $16,285 | $15,555 | |
| 4 | University of Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 | $1,274 | $19,604 | $19,952 |
| 5 | Transylvania University | $44,980 | $1,000 | $16,735 | $16,735 | |
| 6 | Bellarmine University | $47,180 | - | $18,164 | $18,164 | |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | $10,896 | $21,480 | $800 | $14,160 | $18,880 |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | $10,130 | $20,820 | - | $14,535 | $16,035 |
| 9 | Spalding University | $27,850 | $1,100 | $16,394 | $26,472 | |
| 10 | Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 | $900 | $16,311 | $18,251 |
| Average | $11,355 | $34,422 | $1,022 | $16,357 | $18,142 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Kentucky. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,355 for in-state students and $34,422 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Kentucky are increased by 4.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Kentucky, Centre College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,550 and Murray State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,452 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Berea College | $45,026 | $49,326 | ||
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $12,859 | $32,276 | $13,212 | $33,406 |
| 3 | Centre College | $48,070 | $50,550 | ||
| 4 | University of Louisville | $12,520 | $28,866 | $12,828 | $29,174 |
| 5 | Transylvania University | $43,670 | $44,980 | ||
| 6 | Bellarmine University | $45,630 | $47,180 | ||
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | $10,592 | $20,848 | $10,896 | $21,480 |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | $9,844 | $20,222 | $10,130 | $20,820 |
| 9 | Spalding University | $27,050 | $27,850 | ||
| 10 | Murray State University | $9,432 | $18,888 | $9,708 | $19,452 |
| Average | $11,049 | $33,055 | $11,355 | $34,422 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Kentucky. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,484 for state residents and $18,887 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Kentucky are increased by 2.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Kentucky, 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.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Berea College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $13,946 | $34,259 | $14,330 | $35,459 |
| 3 | Centre College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 4 | University of Louisville | $14,145 | $28,541 | $14,418 | $29,102 |
| 5 | Transylvania University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 6 | Bellarmine University | $13,785 | $13,785 | ||
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | $10,284 | $15,594 | $10,590 | $16,044 |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | $10,308 | $13,944 | $10,596 | $14,340 |
| 9 | Spalding University | $13,225 | $13,110 | ||
| 10 | Murray State University | $10,071 | $10,071 | - | $10,368 |
| Average | $11,751 | $18,488 | $12,484 | $18,887 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Kentucky. 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 best schools in Kentucky is $16,357 when a student lives on campus and $18,142 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Berea College | $7,892 | $2,800 | $7,892 | $2,800 | - |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $15,242 | $5,444 | $15,242 | $5,444 | - |
| 3 | Centre College | $13,770 | $2,515 | $11,370 | $4,185 | - |
| 4 | University of Louisville | $11,690 | $7,914 | $11,124 | $8,828 | - |
| 5 | Transylvania University | $14,195 | $2,540 | $14,195 | $2,540 | - |
| 6 | Bellarmine University | $10,250 | $7,914 | $10,250 | $7,914 | - |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | $11,660 | $2,500 | $11,660 | $7,220 | - |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | $11,735 | $2,800 | $11,735 | $4,300 | - |
| 9 | Spalding University | $8,480 | $7,914 | $14,656 | $11,816 | - |
| 10 | Murray State University | $10,594 | $5,717 | $12,534 | $5,717 | - |
| Average | $11,551 | $4,806 | $12,066 | $6,076 | - | |
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