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.
U of Kentucky Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $12,859 |
$32,276 | $19,006 |
2023-2024 | $13,212 | $33,406 | $20,686 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.75% | 3.50% | 8.84% |
2024-2025 | $13,575 | $34,576 | $22,515 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $13,946 |
$34,259 | $19,006 |
2023-2024 | $14,330 | $35,459 | $20,686 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.75% | 3.50% | 8.84% |
2024-2025 | $14,725 | $36,701 | $22,515 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $480 | $1,289 |
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2023-2024 | $493 | $1,334 |
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2024-2025 | $506 | $1,381 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $700 | $1,829 |
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2023-2024 | $719 | $1,893 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
University of Kentucky | $13,212 | $33,406 |
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University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 |
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University of Mississippi | $9,412 | $26,980 |
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University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 |
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University of Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 |
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Vanderbilt University | $63,946 |