Paying for Western Kentucky University
The 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees of Western Kentucky University (WKU) are $10,802 for Kentucky residents and $26,496 for out-of-state students. The 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $12,140 for Kentucky resident and $18,340 for others.
78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $6,683. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,586 for Kentucky residents and $31,280 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
The tuition and fees are higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($19,341 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)) based on out-of-state tuition rate.
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Kentucky University is $10,802 for Kentucky residents and $26,496 for out-of-state students.
The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees for WKU is $11,100 for Kentucky residents and $26,714 for out-of-state students.
The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.76% for Kentucky residents and increased by 0.82% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 1.35% from the previous year. Off-campus living costs increased by 4.41% from the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees are a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,348) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees are higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($19,341 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $10,512 | $26,280 | $10,328 |
| 2019-2020 | $10,802 | $26,496 | $10,467 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | 2.76% | 0.82% | 1.35% |
| 2020-2021 | $11,100 | $26,714 | $10,608 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees are $12,140 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,340 for the academic year 2019-2020.
The graduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees at WKU is $12,140 for Kentucky residents and $18,707 for out-of-state students.
The graduate tuition has been stayed same for Kentucky residents and increased by 2.00% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees are a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,291) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees are around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($18,331 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $12,140 | $17,980 | $10,328 |
| 2019-2020 | $12,140 | $18,340 | $10,467 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | 0.00% | 2.00% | 1.35% |
| 2020-2021 | $12,140 | $18,707 | $10,608 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
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 WKU.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2018-2019 | $438 | $1,095 |
| 2019-2020 | $450 | $1,104 | |
| 2020-2021 | $462 | $1,113 | |
| Graduate | 2018-2019 | $607 | $899 |
| 2019-2020 | $607 | $917 | |
| 2020-2021 | $607 | $935 |
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $30,800 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $38,600 for Western Kentucky University graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $30,800 | $33,600 | $28,500 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $31,100 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $35,900 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $36,000 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $38,600 | $44,400 | $34,400 |
Tuition & Fees for 4 Years
Based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees, we estimate 4-year tuition at WKU for future and prospective students. For the students who were admitted in Fall 2020, the estimated 4-year tuition is $45,479 for Kentucky residents and $110,313 for out-of-state students.
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.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $11,025 | $11,252 | $11,483 | $11,720 | $45,479 |
| Out-of-State | $26,922 | $27,355 | $27,795 | $28,242 | $110,313 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $11,252 | $11,483 | $11,720 | $11,961 | $46,416 |
| Out-of-State | $27,355 | $27,795 | $28,242 | $28,696 | $112,087 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $11,483 | $11,720 | $11,961 | $12,208 | $47,372 |
| Out-of-State | $27,795 | $28,242 | $28,696 | $29,157 | $113,889 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $11,720 | $11,961 | $12,208 | $12,459 | $48,348 |
| Out-of-State | $28,242 | $28,696 | $29,157 | $29,626 | $115,720 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $11,961 | $12,208 | $12,459 | $12,716 | $49,344 |
| Out-of-State | $28,696 | $29,157 | $29,626 | $30,102 | $117,580 |
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 2020, the estimated 4-years COA is $93,534 for Kentucky residents and $158,368 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Western Kentucky University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $22,706 | $23,151 | $23,606 | $24,071 | $93,534 |
| Out-of-State | $38,603 | $39,255 | $39,918 | $40,592 | $158,368 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $23,151 | $23,606 | $24,071 | $24,544 | $95,373 |
| Out-of-State | $39,255 | $39,918 | $40,592 | $41,279 | $161,043 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $23,606 | $24,071 | $24,544 | $25,028 | $97,249 |
| Out-of-State | $39,918 | $40,592 | $41,279 | $41,977 | $163,766 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $24,071 | $24,544 | $25,028 | $25,521 | $99,164 |
| Out-of-State | $40,592 | $41,279 | $41,977 | $42,688 | $166,536 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $24,544 | $25,028 | $25,521 | $26,025 | $101,118 |
| Out-of-State | $41,279 | $41,977 | $42,688 | $43,411 | $169,355 |
Last year, 78% 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 $66,802 for Kentucky residents and $131,636 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Western Kentucky University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $16,023 | $16,468 | $16,923 | $17,388 | $66,802 |
| Out-of-State | $31,920 | $32,572 | $33,235 | $33,909 | $131,636 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $16,468 | $16,923 | $17,388 | $17,861 | $68,641 |
| Out-of-State | $32,572 | $33,235 | $33,909 | $34,596 | $134,311 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $16,923 | $17,388 | $17,861 | $18,345 | $70,517 |
| Out-of-State | $33,235 | $33,909 | $34,596 | $35,294 | $137,034 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $17,388 | $17,861 | $18,345 | $18,838 | $72,432 |
| Out-of-State | $33,909 | $34,596 | $35,294 | $36,005 | $139,804 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $17,861 | $18,345 | $18,838 | $19,342 | $74,386 |
| Out-of-State | $34,596 | $35,294 | $36,005 | $36,728 | $142,623 |
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 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 Western Kentucky University.
Western Kentucky University 2020 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $10,802 | $1,000 | $10,467 | $26,496 | $1,000 | $10,467 |
| Graduate | $12,140 | $1,000 | $10,467 | $18,340 | $1,000 | $10,467 |
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