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)).
2019-2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
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)).
2019-2020 Graduate Tuition & Fees
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.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2019-2020)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2018-2019 | $438 | $1,095 |
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2019-2020 | $450 | $1,104 |
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2020-2021 | $462 | $1,113 |
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Graduate | 2018-2019 | $607 | $899 |
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2019-2020 | $607 | $917 |
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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.
Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
| Total | Male | Female |
6 Years After Graduation | $30,800 | $33,600 | $28,500 |
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7 Years After Graduation | $31,100 | - | - |
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8 Years After Graduation | $35,900 | - | - |
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9 Years After Graduation | $36,000 | - | - |
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10 Years After Graduation | $38,600 | $44,400 | $34,400 |