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UK Housing Costs

$9,650 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,536 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$4,080 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do UK'S Room and Board Costs Compare to Other Colleges?

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UK Housing and Meal Plan Costs UK offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for a typical student was $9,650 in 2021, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,536.

The next table outlines average expected costs at University of Kentucky for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meal plans and additional expenses.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$14,000$14,000
— Housing      $9,650
— Meals      $4,536
Other Living Expenses$4,080$4,080
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000
Total$19,080$19,080

What is Room & Board Over Four Years? The Projected Total Comes to $80,902

On-campus housing and dining at UK have changed an average of 3.0% per year these past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 should expect to spend an average of $19,524 for room, board and other costs according to existing trends. By their final year an undergraduate might spend an average of $19,982 for a two-year degree, and $20,940 for a bachelor's degree.

Students obtaining their bachelor's degree will end up having to pay a total sum of close to $80,902 in room and board by the time they complete their degree, while two-year students might pay a total sum of about $39,507.

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How to Finance Your UK Education?

Details on Campus Living Arrangements

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether UK does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity7,294

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

Students at UK pay $19,080 to stay on campus, while the average student nationwide pays just $15,282.

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