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Paying for Kentucky

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Kentucky actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

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An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Kentucky's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$8,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$12,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$15,800/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$22,000/yr after aid
$110k+$29,500/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$29,816
In-state tuition$12,858
Out-of-state tuition$31,084
Room & board$14,676
Average net price$17,200
Students on aid78%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

Kentucky cost & aid FAQ

How much does Kentucky cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $17,200 per year at Kentucky after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $29,816. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Kentucky cost by family income?

At Kentucky, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $8,500 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $29,500 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Kentucky give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Kentucky's financial aid office.

Does Kentucky meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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