Paying for Kentucky State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,214 2.33%	$13,260 2.54%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,034 66.65%	$11,034 3.36%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kentucky State University (KY State) are $9,214 for Kentucky residents and $13,260 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,881. It could cover 66.98% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,846 for Kentucky residents and $16,892 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

KY State's 4-year tuition is $37,903 for Kentucky residents and $54,583 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $97,506 for Kentucky residents and $114,186 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 Kentucky State University is $9,214 for Kentucky residents and $13,260 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.33% for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.54% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of KY State is $9,429 for Kentucky residents and $13,596 for out-of-state students, a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

KY State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,004	$12,932	$11,271
2023-2024	$9,214	$13,260	$11,181
Change % 2023-2024	2.33%	2.54%	-0.80%
2024-2025	$9,429	$13,596	$11,092

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,034 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $11,034. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at KY State is $18,388 for Kentucky residents and $11,405 for out-of-state students , a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

KY State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,621	$10,675	$11,271
2023-2024	$11,034	$11,034	$11,181
Change % 2023-2024	66.65%	3.36%	-0.80%
2024-2025	$18,388	$11,405	$11,092

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 KY State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $337 for Kentucky residents and $505 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $583.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$332	$498
	2023-2024	$337	$505
	2024-2025	$342	$512
Graduate	2022-2023	$428	$643
	2023-2024	$583	$583
	2024-2025	$794	$529

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,181 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 0.80% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 1.62% compared to the previous year.

The KY State's 2024 on-campus COA is $21,727 for state residents and $25,773 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,692 for state residents and $26,738 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At KY State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,214
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$13,260
Room & Board	$8,186	$7,034
Personal Expenses	$2,995	$5,112
Books & Supplies	$1,332
COA (In-State)	$21,727	$22,692
COA (Out-of-State)	$25,773	$26,738

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 KY State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at KY State is $37,903 for Kentucky residents and $54,583 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Kentucky State 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.

KY State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,318	$9,422	$9,528	$9,635	$37,903
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$13,413	$13,567	$13,723	$13,881	$54,583
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,422	$9,528	$9,635	$9,743	$38,328
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$13,567	$13,723	$13,881	$14,040	$55,210
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,528	$9,635	$9,743	$9,853	$38,759
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$13,723	$13,881	$14,040	$14,202	$55,845
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,635	$9,743	$9,853	$9,963	$39,194
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$13,881	$14,040	$14,202	$14,365	$56,488
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,743	$9,853	$9,963	$10,075	$39,635
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$14,040	$14,202	$14,365	$14,530	$57,137

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 $97,506 for Kentucky residents and $114,186 for out-of-state students.

KY State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,714	$23,771	$24,895	$26,101	$97,506
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,809	$27,916	$29,098	$30,362	$114,186
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,771	$24,904	$26,109	$27,401	$102,209
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,916	$29,098	$30,362	$31,714	$119,091
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,904	$26,117	$27,409	$28,795	$107,249
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,098	$30,362	$31,714	$33,161	$124,336
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,117	$27,417	$28,804	$30,291	$112,653
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,362	$31,714	$33,161	$34,709	$129,947
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,417	$28,812	$30,299	$31,896	$118,449
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,714	$33,161	$34,709	$36,367	$135,952

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% 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 $61,982 for Kentucky residents and $78,662 for out-of-state students.

KY State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,833	$14,890	$16,014	$17,220	$61,982
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,928	$19,035	$20,217	$21,481	$78,662
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,890	$16,023	$17,228	$18,520	$66,685
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,035	$20,217	$21,481	$22,833	$83,567
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,023	$17,236	$18,528	$19,914	$71,725
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,217	$21,481	$22,833	$24,280	$88,812
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,236	$18,536	$19,923	$21,410	$77,129
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,481	$22,833	$24,280	$25,828	$94,423
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,536	$19,931	$21,418	$23,015	$82,925
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,833	$24,280	$25,828	$27,486	$100,428

	In-State	Out-of-State
Kentucky State University	$9,214	$13,260
University of Kentucky	$13,212	$33,406
University of Louisville	$12,828	$29,174
Western Kentucky University	$11,436	$27,000
Northern Kentucky University	$10,896	$21,480
Eastern Kentucky University	$10,130	$20,820