How much has EKU's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 28.34% from 2012 ($27,548), where EKU's current cost is $35,355. In 2024, the COA is increased by 5.91% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $16,464 (2012) to $20,820 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 26.46% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $13,860 (year 2012) to $14,340 (year 2024).

EKU's tuition increase rate is higher than the Kentucky's average increase rate of 9.16%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

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EKU Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Eastern Kentucky University over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 28.34% for that period where the last year costs were $35,355. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year
2012-13	$18,404	$27,548	$20,136	$29,280	-
2013-14	$18,960	$28,032	$20,760	$29,832	1.76%
2014-15	$19,748	$29,276	$21,548	$31,076	4.44%
2015-16	$20,172	$29,662	$21,972	$31,462	1.32%
2016-17	$21,334	$30,646	$23,134	$32,446	3.32%
2017-18	$23,094	$32,872	$24,894	$34,672	7.26%
2018-19	$23,706	$33,484	$25,506	$35,284	1.86%
2019-20	$24,352	$34,424	$26,152	$36,224	2.81%
2020-21	$24,352	$34,424	$26,152	$36,224	0.00%
2021-22	$21,961	$32,233	$23,761	$34,033	-6.36%
2022-23	$23,002	$33,381	$24,502	$34,881	3.56%
2023-24	$24,665	$35,355	$26,165	$36,855	5.91%

Cost of Attendance Changes of Eastern Kentucky University

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 26.46% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $20,820. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Eastern Kentucky University over last the 12 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Graduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2012-13	$7,320	$16,464	$7,920	$13,860	-
2013-14	$7,536	$16,608	$8,190	$14,040	0.87%
2014-15	$7,920	$17,448	$8,550	$14,490	5.06%
2015-16	$8,150	$17,640	$9,000	$14,940	1.10%
2016-17	$8,868	$18,180	$9,750	$15,690	3.06%
2017-18	$9,366	$19,144	$10,270	$15,220	5.30%
2018-19	$9,666	$19,444	$10,570	$15,070	1.57%
2019-20	$9,876	$19,948	$10,450	$14,500	2.59%
2020-21	$9,876	$19,948	$10,450	$14,500	0.00%
2021-22	$9,752	$20,024	$10,200	$13,800	0.38%
2022-23	$9,843	$20,222	$10,308	$13,944	0.99%
2023-24	$10,130	$20,820	$10,596	$14,340	2.96%

Tuition & Fees Changes of Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 42.72% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 38.04% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Eastern Kentucky University.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2012-13	$10,084	$11,884	-
2013-14	$10,424	$12,224	3.37%
2014-15	$10,828	$12,628	3.88%
2015-16	$11,022	$12,822	1.79%
2016-17	$11,466	$13,266	4.03%
2017-18	$12,528	$14,328	9.26%
2018-19	$12,840	$14,640	2.49%
2019-20	$13,276	$15,076	3.40%
2020-21	$13,276	$15,076	0.00%
2021-22	$12,210	$14,010	-8.03%
2022-23	$13,160	$14,660	7.78%
2023-24	$14,535	$16,035	10.45%

Living Costs Changes of Eastern Kentucky University

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