univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$19,313
($6,867)
Graduate
(in-state)
$13,345
($12,016)
Books & Supplies $1,261
On-Campus Living Costs $15,093
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,675

Average Costs of Attendance at Kentucky Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $35,667 when a student lives on campus and $36,249 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,867 for Kentucky residents and $19,313 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $15,093 when a student lives on campus and $15,675 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Kentucky Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$23,221 (In-State)
$35,667 (Out-of-State)
$23,803 (In-State)
$36,249 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,867 (In-State)
$19,313 (Out-of-State)
$6,867 (In-State)
$19,313 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,261$1,261
Living Costs$15,093$15,675
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Kentucky Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Kentucky colleges and universities is $6,867 for in-state students and $19,313 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.89% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$6,496$6,588 $6,744$6,867
Out-Of-State$20,942$21,601 $18,954$19,313
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Kentucky Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Kentucky colleges and universities is $12,016 for in-state students and $13,345 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.61% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$11,168$11,003 $11,749$12,016
Out-Of-State$12,981$12,893 $13,135$13,345
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Kentucky Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Kentucky colleges and universities is $1,261. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -1.96% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,244$1,289 $1,286$1,261
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Kentucky Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Kentucky colleges and universities is $15,093 when a student lives on campus and $15,675 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.87% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Kentucky Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$12,950$13,596 $14,422$15,093
Off-Campus$12,856$13,317 $14,806$15,675
[Chart] Living Costs - Kentucky Colleges