Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,735. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Kentucky residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,320 | $21,230 |
| Housing & meals | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| Books & supplies | $0 | $0 |
| Personal & travel | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,120 | −$1,120 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,735 | $34,645 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Eastern Kentucky University net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
Eastern Kentucky University has the 9th-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Murray State University | $9,096 | 61% | $44,737 |
| 6 | Morehead State University | $9,793 | 52% | $43,197 |
| 7 | Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | $10,949 | 38% | $41,623 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky University | $10,990 | 56% | $43,889 |
| 9 | Eastern Kentucky University | $11,040 | 50% | $45,795 |
| 10 | Georgetown College | $14,095 | 49% | $52,074 |
| 11 | University of the Cumberlands | $14,107 | 50% | $45,036 |
| 12 | Lindsey Wilson College | $15,070 | 44% | $41,129 |
| 13 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | $17,131 | 47% | $46,747 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why Eastern Kentucky University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | $11,040 | 50% | $45,795 | This school |
| University of Louisville | 79% | $17,988 | 61% | $53,899 | |
| Western Kentucky University | 94% | $10,990 | 56% | $43,889 | |
| Northern Kentucky University | 68% | $8,191 | 52% | $50,220 | |
| Morehead State University | 77% | $9,793 | 52% | $43,197 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Eastern Kentucky University would cost you $6,948 less per year than University of Louisville, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Eastern Kentucky University, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$5,114).
- University of Louisville gives aided families $2,258 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | Eastern Kentucky University | University of Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,320 | $13,136 | −$2,816 |
| Books & supplies | $0 | $1,274 | −$1,274 |
| Housing & meals | $11,735 | $11,690 | +$45 |
| Personal & travel | $2,800 | $7,914 | −$5,114 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,120 | −$1,073 | −$47 |
| Sticker price | $23,735 | $32,941 | −$9,206 |
| Average grants | −$12,695 | −$14,953 | +$2,258 |
| You pay | $11,040 | $17,988 | −$6,948 |
“+” means Eastern Kentucky University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Eastern Kentucky University cost questions
How much is tuition at Eastern Kentucky University?
Tuition and fees are $10,320 a year for Kentucky residents and $21,230 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Eastern Kentucky University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,735 a year for Kentucky residents living on campus and about $34,645 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Eastern Kentucky University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,040 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,591; $48–75k pay $10,382; $110k+ pay $17,009. These figures are for Kentucky residents.
How much debt do Eastern Kentucky University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,929, and 7.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Eastern Kentucky University overview