univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$18,797
($6,744)
Graduate
(in-state)
$13,263
($12,415)
Books & Supplies $1,267
On-Campus Living Costs $14,422
Off-Campus Living Costs $14,806

Average Costs of Attendance at Kentucky Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $34,486 when a student lives on campus and $34,870 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,744 for Kentucky residents and $18,797 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,422 when a student lives on campus and $14,806 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Kentucky Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,433 (In-State)
$34,486 (Out-of-State)
$22,816 (In-State)
$34,870 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,744 (In-State)
$18,797 (Out-of-State)
$6,744 (In-State)
$18,797 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,267$1,267
Living Costs$14,422$14,806
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Kentucky Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Kentucky colleges and universities is $6,744 for in-state students and $18,797 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are decreased by -12.98% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$6,455$6,496 $6,588$6,744
Out-Of-State$20,514$20,942 $21,601$18,797
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Kentucky Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Kentucky colleges and universities is $12,415 for in-state students and $13,263 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$11,133$11,168 $11,003$12,415
Out-Of-State$12,555$12,981 $12,893$13,263
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Kentucky Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Kentucky colleges and universities is $1,267. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -1.72% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,237$1,244 $1,289$1,267
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Kentucky Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Kentucky colleges and universities is $14,422 when a student lives on campus and $14,806 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 6.08% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 11.18% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$12,729$12,950 $13,596$14,422
Off-Campus$12,461$12,856 $13,317$14,806
[Chart] Living Costs - Kentucky Colleges