Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,391. 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 | $13,502 | $34,140 |
| Housing & meals | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $5,444 | $5,444 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$997 | −$997 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,391 | $55,029 |
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
University of Kentucky net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
University of Kentucky has the 17th-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | $17,131 | 47% | $46,747 |
| 14 | University of Louisville | $17,988 | 61% | $53,899 |
| 15 | Simmons College of Kentucky | $18,434 | 14% | — |
| 16 | Alice Lloyd College | $18,600 | 39% | $40,573 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why University of Kentucky costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | 93% | $18,851 | 71% | $59,025 | This school |
| Western Kentucky University | 94% | $10,990 | 56% | $43,889 | |
| University of Louisville | 79% | $17,988 | 61% | $53,899 | |
| Murray State University | 86% | $9,096 | 61% | $44,737 | |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | $11,040 | 50% | $45,795 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Kentucky would cost you $7,861 more per year than Western Kentucky University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Kentucky, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$3,199).
- University of Kentucky gives aided families $2,342 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | University of Kentucky | Western Kentucky University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,502 | $11,652 | +$1,850 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | +$200 |
| Housing & meals | $15,242 | $12,043 | +$3,199 |
| Personal & travel | $5,444 | $2,409 | +$3,035 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$997 | −$2,916 | +$1,919 |
| Sticker price | $34,391 | $24,188 | +$10,203 |
| Average grants | −$15,540 | −$13,198 | −$2,342 |
| You pay | $18,851 | $10,990 | +$7,861 |
“+” means University of Kentucky 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.
University of Kentucky cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Kentucky?
Tuition and fees are $13,502 a year for Kentucky residents and $34,140 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Kentucky?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,391 a year for Kentucky residents living on campus and about $55,029 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Kentucky?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,851 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,182; $48–75k pay $16,313; $110k+ pay $26,781. These figures are for Kentucky residents.
How much debt do University of Kentucky graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,750, and 4.3% 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 University of Kentucky overview