by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Kentucky, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this UK cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Kentucky ran about $31,608 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $12,610 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $30,245 | $1,363 | $31,608 |
| In-State | $11,247 | $1,363 | $12,610 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does University of Kentucky cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $31,608 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of Kentucky was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at UK pay about $12,610 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how UK compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Kentucky Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Kentucky increased with an average annual rate of 0.98% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $12,859 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UK to be $25,845, and $52,202 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 2.81%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $33,411 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $67,762 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UK, and $139,389 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UK.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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