WKU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,992

Cost of attendance at Western Kentucky University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000

Cost of attendance at Western Kentucky University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Kentucky University was $12,395. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WKU

WKU net price calculator

$12,395

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average	$12,742
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WKU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,395	$310 (2%)	$11,303	$16,192	$15,852	$15,859	$16,059
2021	$12,705	$531 (4%)	$12,195	$16,211	$17,490	$16,529	$15,338
2020	$12,174	$312 (2%)	$11,714	$14,790	$15,209	$15,642	$14,956
2019	$12,486	$669 (6%)	$12,499	$17,302	$16,816	$16,403	$17,535
2018	$11,817	$408 (4%)	$11,651	$16,018	$14,488	$16,141	$15,699
2017	$11,409	$771 (7%)	$11,398	$14,345	$14,523	$16,528	$16,737
2016	$10,638	$434 (4%)	$10,696	$15,284	$15,135	$14,650	$14,980
2015	$11,072	$475 (4%)	$10,933	$14,505	$15,523	$15,942
2014	$10,597	--	$10,350	$13,099	$13,643	$14,562

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Kentucky University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,895	$1,811 (7%)	$10,992	$15,903	$1,000
2021	$26,084	$1,770 (7%)	$10,802	$14,282	$1,000
2020	$24,314	$819 (3%)	$10,802	$12,512	$1,000
2019	$23,495	$480 (2%)	$10,512	$11,983	$1,000
2018	$23,015	$1,083 (5%)	$10,202	$11,813	$1,000
2017	$21,932	$701 (3%)	$9,912	$11,020	$1,000
2016	$21,231	$684 (3%)	$9,482	$10,749	$1,000
2015	$20,547	$312 (1%)	$9,140	$10,407	$1,000
2014	$20,859	$3,651 (21%)	$8,722	$11,137	$1,000
2013	$17,208	--	$8,472	$7,736	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WKU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,942 dormitories available to its students at $6,744 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WKU is $749 per month.
Does WKU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WKU for one academic year is $3,964, which works out to $440 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WKU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WKU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,115

If living off-campus, with family: $2,115

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,195
How much is WKU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WKU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Kentucky University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$458	$607
For out-of-state students	$1,125	$917

Housing and Meal

Western Kentucky University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Kentucky University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,964	$6,744	N/A	0	4,942
2021	$3,846	$6,198	N/A	15	4,903
2020	$3,754	$4,678	N/A	15	5,266
2019	$3,575	$4,768	N/A	15	5,652
2018	$3,750	$4,600	N/A	15	5,298
2017	$3,250	$4,463	N/A	21	5,298
2016	$3,100	$4,268	N/A	19	5,104

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Kentucky University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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