Tuition Comparison Between Kentucky Community Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Kentucky Community Colleges is $4,738 for in-state and $6,442 for out-of-state students. For Kentucky private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $14,979.

Compared to last year's tuition in Kentucky, in-state tuition has increased by 1.62% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.93%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.77%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Kentucky Community Colleges.

Kentucky Community Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.

Galen College of Nursing-ARH has the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,364 and Ashland Community and Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,432 among Kentucky Community Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Kentucky Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:

• The tuition & fees is $4,738 for in-state and $6,442 for out-of-state students.
• Private schools' tuition is $14,979.
• The tuition per credit hour is $189 for state residents and $278 for out-of-state.
• The cost for books & supplies is $1,438.
• The living cost is $9,788 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Kentucky Community Colleges

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