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.
KY State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $9,004 |
$12,932 | $11,271 |
2023-2024 | $9,214 | $13,260 | $11,181 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.33% | 2.54% | -0.80% |
2024-2025 | $9,429 | $13,596 | $11,092 |
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 -$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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On 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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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 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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $332 | $498 |
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2023-2024 | $340 | $511 |
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2024-2025 | $348 | $524 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $428 | $643 |
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2023-2024 | - | $665 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Kentucky State University | $9,214 | $13,260 |
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University of Kentucky | $13,212 | $33,406 |
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University of Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 |
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Western Kentucky University | $11,436 | $27,000 |
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Northern Kentucky University | $10,896 | $21,480 |
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Eastern Kentucky University | $10,130 | $20,820 |