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Western Kentucky University Cost & Financial Aid
At Western Kentucky University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $9,356 a year after grants, against $19,009 for families earning over $110,000.
Western Kentucky University average annual cost
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$12,395
$7,521 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
By family income
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,356 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,809 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,394 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,925 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,009 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Published price vs. what students paid
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $30,115
- Average net price
- $12,395
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 38%
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Western Kentucky University cost of attendance breakdown
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $30,115
- Room and board (on campus)
- $13,080
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Total cost of attendance (published)
- $24,535
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Student loans and debt at Western Kentucky University
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Undergraduates with a federal loan
- 36.9%
- Median federal debt at graduation
- $19,500
- Monthly payment, 10-year plan
- $222
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Scholarships you may be eligible for
Awards you could use at Western Kentucky University: the college's own scholarships, programs from KY and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.
KY program · Residents of KY
KY program · Residents of KY · GPA 3.5+
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- Up to $5,000
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KY program · Residents of KY · need-based · GPA 3.0+
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- Up to $5,000
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KY program · Residents of KY · GPA 2.5+
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- Up to $5,000
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- Varies by college
- Merit-based
- One-time
KY program · Residents of KY
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- Up to $5,000
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KY program · Residents of KY · need-based · GPA 2.8+
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- Up to $5,000
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- Need-based
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Did you know? Western Kentucky University
- 98%Western Kentucky University admitted 7,145 of 7,255 applicants.Source: CollegesRef archive
- 39.1%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 2,794 of 7,145.Source: CollegesRef archive
- 54%of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time (six years for a bachelor's).Source: CollegesRef archive
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