Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Kentucky schools with tuition changes from last year at Kentucky colleges tuition change page.
EKU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,844 $20,222$13,160
2023-2024$10,130$20,820$14,535
Change % 2023-20242.91%2.96%10.45%
2024-2025$10,424$21,436$16,054
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Eastern Kentucky University - COA
Eastern Kentucky University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Eastern Kentucky University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,308 $13,944$13,160
2023-2024$10,596$14,340$14,535
Change % 2023-20242.79%2.84%10.45%
2024-2025$10,892$14,747$16,054
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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.
Eastern Kentucky University - 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 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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$398$831
2023-2024$410$856
2024-2025$422$882
Graduate2022-2023$556$758
2023-2024$572$780
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.
Eastern Kentucky University - Tuition per Credit Hour

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-StateOut-of-State
Eastern Kentucky University$10,130$20,820
Murray State University$9,708$19,452
Tennessee Technological University$10,084$20,116
Southeast Missouri State University$9,015$9,496
Eastern Illinois University$13,403$15,879
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville$11,748$12,922

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at EKU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at EKU is $41,159 for Kentucky residents and $85,483 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
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$10,194$10,257$10,322$10,386$41,159
Out-of-State$21,038$21,258$21,481$21,706$85,483
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,257$10,322$10,386$10,452$41,417
Out-of-State$21,258$21,481$21,706$21,933$86,378
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,322$10,386$10,452$10,517$41,677
Out-of-State$21,481$21,706$21,933$22,163$87,282
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,386$10,452$10,517$10,583$41,938
Out-of-State$21,706$21,933$22,163$22,395$88,196
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,452$10,517$10,583$10,649$42,201
Out-of-State$21,933$22,163$22,395$22,629$89,120

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 $102,515 for Kentucky residents and $146,839 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Eastern Kentucky University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,043$25,429$25,822$26,222$102,515
Out-of-State$35,888$36,430$36,981$37,541$146,839
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,429$25,822$26,222$26,630$104,102
Out-of-State$36,430$36,981$37,541$38,111$149,063
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,822$26,222$26,630$27,046$105,719
Out-of-State$36,981$37,541$38,111$38,691$151,325
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,222$26,630$27,046$27,470$107,367
Out-of-State$37,541$38,111$38,691$39,281$153,626
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,630$27,046$27,470$27,902$109,047
Out-of-State$38,111$38,691$39,281$39,882$155,966

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 83% 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 $67,675 for Kentucky residents and $111,999 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Eastern Kentucky University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,333$16,719$17,112$17,512$67,675
Out-of-State$27,178$27,720$28,271$28,831$111,999
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,719$17,112$17,512$17,920$69,262
Out-of-State$27,720$28,271$28,831$29,401$114,223
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,112$17,512$17,920$18,336$70,879
Out-of-State$28,271$28,831$29,401$29,981$116,485
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,512$17,920$18,336$18,760$72,527
Out-of-State$28,831$29,401$29,981$30,571$118,786
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,920$18,336$18,760$19,192$74,207
Out-of-State$29,401$29,981$30,571$31,172$121,126

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 Eastern Kentucky University.
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Eastern Kentucky University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,130$0$14,535$20,820$0 $14,535
Graduate$10,596 $0$14,535$14,340 $0$14,535
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