Paying for University of Kentucky

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,212 2.75%	$33,406 3.50%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,330 2.75%	$35,459 3.50%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Kentucky (U of Kentucky) are $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

88% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,981. It could cover 35.86% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,117 for Kentucky residents and $43,311 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Kentucky's 4-year tuition is $54,693 for Kentucky residents and $138,988 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $149,530 for Kentucky residents and $233,825 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 University of Kentucky is $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.75% for Kentucky residents and increased by 3.50% 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 ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Kentucky is $13,575 for Kentucky residents and $34,576 for out-of-state students, a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Kentucky Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,859	$32,276	$19,006
2023-2024	$13,212	$33,406	$20,686
Change % 2023-2024	2.75%	3.50%	8.84%
2024-2025	$13,575	$34,576	$22,515

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,330 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $35,459. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Kentucky is $14,725 for Kentucky residents and $36,701 for out-of-state students , a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Kentucky has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $25,748 for in-state and $51,380 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Kentucky College of Law page. The medical school tuition is $41,662 for in-state and $76,066 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Kentucky College of Medicine page.

U of Kentucky Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,946	$34,259	$19,006
2023-2024	$14,330	$35,459	$20,686
Change % 2023-2024	2.75%	3.50%	8.84%
2024-2025	$14,725	$36,701	$22,515

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 U of Kentucky. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $495 for Kentucky residents and $1,336 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $722 for Kentucky residents and $1,895 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$480	$1,289
	2023-2024	$495	$1,336
	2024-2025	$510	$1,385
Graduate	2022-2023	$700	$1,829
	2023-2024	$722	$1,895
	2024-2025	$745	$1,963

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,686 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.84% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 25.54% compared to the previous year.

The U of Kentucky's 2024 on-campus COA is $35,098 for state residents and $55,292 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $35,098 for state residents and $55,292 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Kentucky
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,212
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$33,406
Room & Board	$15,242	$15,242
Personal Expenses	$5,444	$5,444
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$35,098	$35,098
COA (Out-of-State)	$55,292	$55,292

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.

U of Kentucky Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Kentucky?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Kentucky is $54,693 for Kentucky residents and $138,988 for out-of-state students.

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.

U of Kentucky 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,394	$13,579	$13,766	$13,955	$54,693
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,934	$34,470	$35,015	$35,569	$138,988
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,579	$13,766	$13,955	$14,147	$55,447
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,470	$35,015	$35,569	$36,131	$141,185
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,766	$13,955	$14,147	$14,342	$56,210
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,015	$35,569	$36,131	$36,702	$143,416
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,955	$14,147	$14,342	$14,540	$56,985
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,569	$36,131	$36,702	$37,282	$145,683
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,147	$14,342	$14,540	$14,740	$57,770
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,131	$36,702	$37,282	$37,871	$147,986

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 $149,530 for Kentucky residents and $233,825 for out-of-state students.

U of Kentucky 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,986	$36,899	$37,785	$38,695	$149,530
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$56,526	$57,791	$59,089	$60,419	$233,825
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,899	$37,839	$38,749	$39,684	$153,344
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$57,791	$59,089	$60,419	$61,783	$239,082
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,839	$38,806	$39,741	$40,703	$157,267
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$59,089	$60,419	$61,783	$63,182	$244,473
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$38,806	$39,800	$40,762	$41,750	$161,304
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$60,419	$61,783	$63,182	$64,618	$250,002
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$39,800	$40,823	$41,812	$42,828	$165,457
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$61,783	$63,182	$64,618	$66,090	$255,673

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 88% 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 $101,606 for Kentucky residents and $185,901 for out-of-state students.

U of Kentucky 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,005	$24,918	$25,804	$26,714	$101,606
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$44,545	$45,810	$47,108	$48,438	$185,901
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,918	$25,858	$26,768	$27,703	$105,420
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,810	$47,108	$48,438	$49,802	$191,158
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,858	$26,825	$27,760	$28,722	$109,343
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,108	$48,438	$49,802	$51,201	$196,549
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,825	$27,819	$28,781	$29,769	$113,380
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$48,438	$49,802	$51,201	$52,637	$202,078
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,819	$28,842	$29,831	$30,847	$117,533
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$49,802	$51,201	$52,637	$54,109	$207,749

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Kentucky	$13,212	$33,406
University of Louisville	$12,828	$29,174
Auburn University	$12,536	$33,944
University of South Carolina-Columbia	$12,688	$34,943
Mississippi State University	$9,815	$26,580
University of Georgia	$11,180	$30,220