West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public community college located in Paducah, KY. It offers 87 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Kentucky public community colleges' average ($6,198).

The school has 5,309 students, which is higher than Kentucky community collleges' average (2,791). In addition, 1,410 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Kentucky community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,656$6,192
Books & Supplies$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,030
Average Financial Aid$4,524
Cost of Attendance$17,914$19,450
After Financial Aid$13,390$14,926
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State Students
West Kentucky Community and Technical College$4,656$6,192
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky$4,662$6,198
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs53NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6225NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist25 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training14 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant17 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 266 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician17 completers
21 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant8 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder23 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marine Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic Design NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary50 completers
15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 60 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management1 completers
31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,309 students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,905 male students and 2,964 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,8691,5953,274
Male Students1,9056041,301
Female Students2,9649911,973

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 5,309 total students, 2,381 students enrolled through distance learning (1,410 students enrolled exclusively and 971 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,309
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,410
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses971
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,928

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY
Phone270-554-9200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,656
Out-of-State$6,192
Student Population »5,309 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »46%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,524
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)