The Cheapest Colleges in Kentucky by Out of State Total Cost for 2021
If you're looking for an affordable university in Kentucky but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Kentucky for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Kentucky list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Kentucky tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Kentucky are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2018/2019 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Kentucky? Leading the colleges list is National College Lexington in Lexington with an out of state total cost of $14,064.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2019/2020 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 National College LexingtonLexington, Private For Profit |
$14,064 | NA | NA |
#2 Simmons College of KentuckyLouisville, Private Not For Profit |
$14,230 | NA | NA |
#3 Clear Creek Baptist Bible CollegePineville, Private Not For Profit |
$15,180 | NA | NA |
#4 Kentucky Mountain Bible CollegeVancleve, Private Not For Profit |
$15,250 | 32 | 27 |
#5 Mid Continent UniversityMayfield, Private Not For Profit |
$16,713 | NA | NA |
#6 University of Phoenix Louisville CampusLouisville, Private For Profit |
$17,310 | NA | NA |
#7 Brown Mackie College Northern KentuckyFort Mitchell, Private For Profit |
$19,084 | NA | NA |
#8 Brown Mackie College LouisvilleLouisville, Private For Profit |
$19,638 | NA | NA |
#9 Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort, Public Not For Profit |
$19,930 | 21 | 57 |
#10 University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, Private Not For Profit |
$20,575 | 33 | 87 |
#11 Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, Private Not For Profit |
$20,790 | 35 | 32 |
#12 Daymar College OwensboroOwensboro, Private For Profit |
$21,570 | NA | NA |
#13 Daymar College BellevueBellevue, Private For Profit |
$21,570 | NA | NA |
#14 Daymar College Paducah MainPaducah, Private For Profit |
$23,300 | NA | NA |
#15 Daymar College OnlineLouisville, Private For Profit |
$23,363 | NA | NA |
#16 Daymar College LouisvilleLouisville, Private For Profit |
$23,607 | NA | NA |
#17 Daymar College LouisvilleLouisville, Private For Profit |
$23,616 | NA | NA |
#18 DeVry University KentuckyLouisville, Private For Profit |
$23,769 | NA | NA |
#19 Morehead State UniversityMorehead, Public Not For Profit |
$24,806 | 34 | 32 |
#20 Sullivan UniversityLouisville, Private For Profit |
$25,155 | NA | NA |
#21 Beckfield College FlorenceFlorence, Private For Profit |
$28,597 | NA | NA |
#22 Daymar College Bowling GreenBowling Green, Private For Profit |
$28,620 | NA | NA |
#23 Saint Catharine CollegeSaint Catharine, Private Not For Profit |
$30,093 | 36 | 4 |
#24 Kentucky Christian UniversityGrayson, Private Not For Profit |
$30,276 | 34 | 17 |
#25 Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, Public Not For Profit |
$31,102 | 37 | 41 |
#26 University of PikevillePikeville, Private Not For Profit |
$31,500 | NA | NA |
#27 Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, Public Not For Profit |
$31,624 | 38 | 24 |
#28 Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, Private Not For Profit |
$34,600 | NA | NA |
#29 Midway UniversityMidway, Private Not For Profit |
$34,650 | 31 | 9 |
#30 Spalding UniversityLouisville, Private Not For Profit |
$34,750 | 44 | 28 |
#31 Murray State UniversityMurray, Public Not For Profit |
$35,518 | 50 | 76 |
#32 Lindsey Wilson CollegeColumbia, Private Not For Profit |
$35,775 | NA | NA |
#33 Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, Public Not For Profit |
$35,928 | 41 | 36 |
#34 Brescia UniversityOwensboro, Private Not For Profit |
$36,440 | 40 | 70 |
#35 Union CollegeBarbourville, Private Not For Profit |
$36,920 | 26 | 13 |
#36 University of LouisvilleLouisville, Public Not For Profit |
$38,606 | 66 | 82 |
#37 Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, Private Not For Profit |
$38,715 | 42 | 48 |
#38 Asbury UniversityWilmore, Private Not For Profit |
$39,818 | 59 | 60 |
#39 Thomas More CollegeCrestview Hills, Private Not For Profit |
$41,090 | 42 | 39 |
#40 University of KentuckyLexington, Public Not For Profit |
$44,890 | 63 | 69 |
#41 Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown, Private Not For Profit |
$51,220 | 48 | 82 |
#42 Transylvania UniversityLexington, Private Not For Profit |
$51,980 | 58 | 63 |
#43 Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, Private Not For Profit |
$53,002 | 68 | 93 |
#44 Centre CollegeDanville, Private Not For Profit |
$55,140 | 71 | 91 |