by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Western Kentucky University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this WKU cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University ran about $27,000 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Kentucky resident, the yearly charges were $10,992.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $27,000 | $0 | $27,000 |
| In-State | $10,992 | $0 | $10,992 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Western Kentucky University cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Western Kentucky University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $27,000.
In-state undergrads in Kentucky pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. WKU only charges $10,992 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how WKU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Western Kentucky University Financial Aid.
In-state WKU tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.51% over the past five years. Kentucky residents may pay an estimated $11,326 this school year.
If the in-state WKU tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $22,822, and four years would cost $46,336.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.91%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $27,493 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $55,235 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at WKU, and $111,477 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WKU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.