Paying for Eastern Kentucky University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,130 2.91%	$20,820 2.96%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,596 2.79%	$14,340 2.84%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) are $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

84% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,622. It could cover 46.22% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,043 for Kentucky residents and $25,733 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

EKU's 4-year tuition is $41,159 for Kentucky residents and $85,483 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,515 for Kentucky residents and $146,839 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University is $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.91% for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of EKU is $10,424 for Kentucky residents and $21,436 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

EKU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,844	$20,222	$13,160
2023-2024	$10,130	$20,820	$14,535
Change % 2023-2024	2.91%	2.96%	10.45%
2024-2025	$10,424	$21,436	$16,054

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,596 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $14,340. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at EKU is $10,892 for Kentucky residents and $14,747 for out-of-state students , a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

EKU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,308	$13,944	$13,160
2023-2024	$10,596	$14,340	$14,535
Change % 2023-2024	2.79%	2.84%	10.45%
2024-2025	$10,892	$14,747	$16,054

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at EKU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $410 for Kentucky residents and $855 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $572 for Kentucky residents and $780 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$398	$831
	2023-2024	$410	$855
	2024-2025	$422	$880
Graduate	2022-2023	$556	$758
	2023-2024	$572	$780
	2024-2025	$588	$803

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,535 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.45% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.38% compared to the previous year.

The EKU's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,665 for state residents and $35,355 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,165 for state residents and $36,855 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At EKU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,130
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$20,820
Room & Board	$11,735	$11,735
Personal Expenses	$2,800	$4,300
Books & Supplies	$0
COA (In-State)	$24,665	$26,165
COA (Out-of-State)	$35,355	$36,855

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at EKU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at EKU is $41,159 for Kentucky residents and $85,483 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

EKU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,194	$10,257	$10,322	$10,386	$41,159
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,038	$21,258	$21,481	$21,706	$85,483
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,257	$10,322	$10,386	$10,452	$41,417
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,258	$21,481	$21,706	$21,933	$86,378
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,322	$10,386	$10,452	$10,517	$41,677
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,481	$21,706	$21,933	$22,163	$87,282
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,386	$10,452	$10,517	$10,583	$41,938
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,706	$21,933	$22,163	$22,395	$88,196
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,452	$10,517	$10,583	$10,649	$42,201
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,933	$22,163	$22,395	$22,629	$89,120

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,515 for Kentucky residents and $146,839 for out-of-state students.

EKU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,043	$25,429	$25,822	$26,222	$102,515
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,888	$36,430	$36,981	$37,541	$146,839
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,429	$25,822	$26,222	$26,630	$104,102
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,430	$36,981	$37,541	$38,111	$149,063
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,822	$26,222	$26,630	$27,046	$105,719
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,981	$37,541	$38,111	$38,691	$151,325
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,222	$26,630	$27,046	$27,470	$107,367
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,541	$38,111	$38,691	$39,281	$153,626
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,630	$27,046	$27,470	$27,902	$109,047
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,111	$38,691	$39,281	$39,882	$155,966

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 84% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $64,027 for Kentucky residents and $108,351 for out-of-state students.

EKU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,421	$15,807	$16,200	$16,600	$64,027
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,266	$26,808	$27,359	$27,919	$108,351
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,807	$16,200	$16,600	$17,008	$65,614
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,808	$27,359	$27,919	$28,489	$110,575
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,200	$16,600	$17,008	$17,424	$67,231
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,359	$27,919	$28,489	$29,069	$112,837
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,600	$17,008	$17,424	$17,848	$68,879
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,919	$28,489	$29,069	$29,659	$115,138
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,008	$17,424	$17,848	$18,280	$70,559
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,489	$29,069	$29,659	$30,260	$117,478

	In-State	Out-of-State
Eastern Kentucky University	$10,130	$20,820
Eastern Illinois University	$13,124	$15,566
Southeast Missouri State University	$9,495	$9,495
Murray State University	$9,708	$19,452
Tennessee Technological University	$10,084	$20,116
The University of Tennessee-Martin	$10,194	$16,234