Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University is $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.91% for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for EKU is $10,424 for Kentucky residents and $21,436 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.91% for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,535 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.45% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 9.38% compared to the previous year.
EKU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $9,844 |
$20,222 | $13,160 |
2023-2024 | $10,130 | $20,820 | $14,535 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.91% | 2.96% | 10.45% |
2024-2025 | $10,424 | $21,436 | $16,054 |
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 $10,596 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $14,340 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at EKU is $10,892 for Kentucky residents and $14,747 for out-of-state students which is a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
EKU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $10,308 |
$13,944 | $13,160 |
2023-2024 | $10,596 | $14,340 | $14,535 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.79% | 2.84% | 10.45% |
2024-2025 | $10,892 | $14,747 | $16,054 |
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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 EKU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $410 for Kentucky residents and $856 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $572 for Kentucky residents and $780 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $398 | $831 |
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2023-2024 | $410 | $856 |
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2024-2025 | $422 | $882 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $556 | $758 |
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2023-2024 | $572 | $780 |
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2024-2025 | $588 | $803 |
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 Eastern Kentucky University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Eastern Kentucky University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Eastern Kentucky University | $10,130 | $20,820 |
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Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 |
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Tennessee Technological University | $10,084 | $20,116 |
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Southeast Missouri State University | $9,015 | $9,496 |
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Eastern Illinois University | $13,403 | $15,879 |
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $11,748 | $12,922 |