Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kentucky State University is $9,214 for Kentucky residents and $13,260 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.33% for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.54% 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 ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for KY State is $9,429 for Kentucky residents and $13,596 for out-of-state students which is a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.33% for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.54% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,181 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 0.80% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 1.62% 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.
KY State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,004 $12,932$11,271
2023-2024$9,214$13,260$11,181
Change % 2023-20242.33%2.54%-0.80%
2024-2025$9,429$13,596$11,092
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Kentucky State University - COA
Kentucky State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Kentucky State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $11,034 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,256) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at KY State is $0 for Kentucky residents and $11,405 for out-of-state students which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
KY State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,621 $10,675$11,271
2023-2024-$1$11,034$11,181
Change % 2023-2024-100.02%3.36%-0.80%
2024-2025-$11,405$11,092
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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.
Kentucky State 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 KY State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $340 for Kentucky residents and $511 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Kentucky residents and $665 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$332$498
2023-2024$340$511
2024-2025$348$524
Graduate2022-2023$428$643
2023-2024-$665
2024-2025-$688
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.
Kentucky State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Kentucky State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Kentucky State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Kentucky State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Kentucky State University$9,214$13,260
University of Kentucky$13,212$33,406
University of Louisville$12,828$29,174
Western Kentucky University$11,436$27,000
Northern Kentucky University$10,896$21,480
Eastern Kentucky University$10,130$20,820

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at KY State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at KY State is $37,903 for Kentucky residents and $54,583 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Kentucky State 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$9,318$9,422$9,528$9,635$37,903
Out-of-State$13,413$13,567$13,723$13,881$54,583
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,422$9,528$9,635$9,743$38,328
Out-of-State$13,567$13,723$13,881$14,040$55,210
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,528$9,635$9,743$9,853$38,759
Out-of-State$13,723$13,881$14,040$14,202$55,845
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,635$9,743$9,853$9,963$39,194
Out-of-State$13,881$14,040$14,202$14,365$56,488
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,743$9,853$9,963$10,075$39,635
Out-of-State$14,040$14,202$14,365$14,530$57,137

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 $97,506 for Kentucky residents and $114,186 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Kentucky State 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 Kentucky State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,714$23,771$24,895$26,101$97,506
Out-of-State$26,809$27,916$29,098$30,362$114,186
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,771$24,904$26,109$27,401$102,209
Out-of-State$27,916$29,098$30,362$31,714$119,091
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,904$26,117$27,409$28,795$107,249
Out-of-State$29,098$30,362$31,714$33,161$124,336
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,117$27,417$28,804$30,291$112,653
Out-of-State$30,362$31,714$33,161$34,709$129,947
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$27,417$28,812$30,299$31,896$118,449
Out-of-State$31,714$33,161$34,709$36,367$135,952

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% 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 $61,982 for Kentucky residents and $78,662 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Kentucky State 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 Kentucky State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,833$14,890$16,014$17,220$61,982
Out-of-State$17,928$19,035$20,217$21,481$78,662
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,890$16,023$17,228$18,520$66,685
Out-of-State$19,035$20,217$21,481$22,833$83,567
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$16,023$17,236$18,528$19,914$71,725
Out-of-State$20,217$21,481$22,833$24,280$88,812
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,236$18,536$19,923$21,410$77,129
Out-of-State$21,481$22,833$24,280$25,828$94,423
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$18,536$19,931$21,418$23,015$82,925
Out-of-State$22,833$24,280$25,828$27,486$100,428

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 Kentucky State University.
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Kentucky State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,214$1,332$11,181$13,260$1,332 $11,181
Graduate$11,034 $1,332$11,181$11,034 $1,332$11,181

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