How much does it cost to attend college in Kentucky? The average annual in-state college tuition in Kentucky was $15,329 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $77 higher than the U.S. average and ranks Kentucky in the middle of the pack as the 23rd most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $135 from the 2019-2020 average of $15,194 and represents a 0.89% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of Kentucky colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.
This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 66 colleges and universities in Kentucky, the most popular being University of Kentucky with 27,620 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $11,496. Centre College is the most expensive in Kentucky with an in-state tuition of $48,070.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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