Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Kentucky is $13,575 for Kentucky residents and $34,576 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Kentucky schools with tuition changes from last year at Kentucky colleges tuition change page.
U of Kentucky Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,859 $32,276$19,006
2023-2024$13,212$33,406$20,686
Change % 2023-20242.75%3.50%8.84%
2024-2025$13,575$34,576$22,515
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Kentucky - COA
University of Kentucky - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Kentucky - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,330 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $35,459 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,946 $34,259$19,006
2023-2024$14,330$35,459$20,686
Change % 2023-20242.75%3.50%8.84%
2024-2025$14,725$36,701$22,515
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Kentucky - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $493 for Kentucky residents and $1,334 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $719 for Kentucky residents and $1,893 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$480$1,289
2023-2024$493$1,334
2024-2025$506$1,381
Graduate2022-2023$700$1,829
2023-2024$719$1,893
2024-2025$739$1,959
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Kentucky - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Kentucky - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Kentucky and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Kentucky and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Kentucky$13,212$33,406
University of Georgia$11,180$30,220
University of Mississippi$9,412$26,980
University of Arkansas$9,748$28,772
University of Louisville$12,828$29,174
Vanderbilt University$63,946

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,394$13,579$13,766$13,955$54,693
Out-of-State$33,934$34,470$35,015$35,569$138,988
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,579$13,766$13,955$14,147$55,447
Out-of-State$34,470$35,015$35,569$36,131$141,185
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,766$13,955$14,147$14,342$56,210
Out-of-State$35,015$35,569$36,131$36,702$143,416
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,955$14,147$14,342$14,540$56,985
Out-of-State$35,569$36,131$36,702$37,282$145,683
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,147$14,342$14,540$14,740$57,770
Out-of-State$36,131$36,702$37,282$37,871$147,986

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Kentucky.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,986$36,899$37,785$38,695$149,530
Out-of-State$56,526$57,791$59,089$60,419$233,825
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,899$37,839$38,749$39,684$153,344
Out-of-State$57,791$59,089$60,419$61,783$239,082
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,839$38,806$39,741$40,703$157,267
Out-of-State$59,089$60,419$61,783$63,182$244,473
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$38,806$39,800$40,762$41,750$161,304
Out-of-State$60,419$61,783$63,182$64,618$250,002
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,800$40,823$41,812$42,828$165,457
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Kentucky.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,005$24,918$25,804$26,714$101,606
Out-of-State$44,545$45,810$47,108$48,438$185,901
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,918$25,858$26,768$27,703$105,420
Out-of-State$45,810$47,108$48,438$49,802$191,158
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,858$26,825$27,760$28,722$109,343
Out-of-State$47,108$48,438$49,802$51,201$196,549
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,825$27,819$28,781$29,769$113,380
Out-of-State$48,438$49,802$51,201$52,637$202,078
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$27,819$28,842$29,831$30,847$117,533
Out-of-State$49,802$51,201$52,637$54,109$207,749

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Kentucky.
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University of Kentucky 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,212$1,200$20,686$33,406$1,200 $20,686
Graduate$14,330 $1,200$20,686$35,459 $1,200$20,686
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