Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,322. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,946 |
| Housing & meals | $8,261 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $4,100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$485 |
| Total cost of attendance | $44,322 |
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.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Union Commonwealth University net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
Union Commonwealth University has the 21st-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | University of Kentucky | $18,851 | 71% | $59,025 |
| 18 | Campbellsville University | $19,341 | 42% | $41,583 |
| 19 | University of Pikeville | $20,311 | 42% | $48,231 |
| 20 | Centre College | $20,781 | 81% | $66,240 |
| 21 | Union Commonwealth University | $21,311 | 32% | $42,002 |
| 22 | Asbury University | $21,401 | 65% | $42,368 |
| 23 | Bellarmine University | $21,499 | 64% | $62,069 |
| 24 | Thomas More University | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 |
| 25 | Transylvania University | $21,913 | 71% | $54,705 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why Union Commonwealth University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Commonwealth University | 63% | $21,311 | 32% | $42,002 | This school |
| Kentucky Christian University | 61% | $24,038 | 37% | $42,375 | |
| Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | — | $10,949 | 38% | $41,623 | |
| University of Pikeville | — | $20,311 | 42% | $48,231 | |
| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 56% | — | 40% | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Union Commonwealth University would cost you $2,727 less per year than Kentucky Christian University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Union Commonwealth University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$4,321).
- Union Commonwealth University gives aided families $6,881 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | Union Commonwealth University | Kentucky Christian University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,946 | $26,625 | +$4,321 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,400 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $8,261 | $9,400 | −$1,139 |
| Personal & travel | $4,100 | $4,648 | −$548 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$485 | −$1,905 | +$1,420 |
| Sticker price | $44,322 | $40,168 | +$4,154 |
| Average grants | −$23,011 | −$16,130 | −$6,881 |
| You pay | $21,311 | $24,038 | −$2,727 |
“+” means Union Commonwealth 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.
Union Commonwealth University cost questions
How much is tuition at Union Commonwealth University?
Tuition and fees are $30,946 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Union Commonwealth University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $44,322 a year.
What do families actually pay at Union Commonwealth University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,311 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,214; $48–75k pay $15,774; $110k+ pay $44,322.
How much debt do Union Commonwealth University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,250, and 14.6% 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 Union Commonwealth University overview