Most Affordable Colleges in Kentucky
37 colleges in Kentucky ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $4,728/year.
Colleges: 37 | Lowest Tuition: $4,728 | Avg Tuition: $16,941
Cheapest Colleges in Kentucky — Tuition Comparison
| # | College | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland Community and Technical College | Ashland | Public | $4,728 | $34,504 |
| 2 | Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | Bowling Green | Public | $4,728 | $34,242 |
| 3 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown | Public | $4,728 | $36,143 |
| 4 | Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard | Public | $4,728 | $29,868 |
| 5 | Henderson Community College | Henderson | Public | $4,728 | $35,714 |
| 6 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville | Public | $4,728 | $36,323 |
| 7 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville | Public | $4,728 | $35,733 |
| 8 | Maysville Community and Technical College | Maysville | Public | $4,728 | $32,194 |
| 9 | Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence | Public | $4,728 | $36,147 |
| 10 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah | Public | $4,728 | $34,891 |
| 11 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg | Public | $4,728 | $32,954 |
| 12 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington | Public | $4,808 | $36,343 |
| 13 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville | Public | $4,808 | $38,171 |
| 14 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort | Public | $9,387 | $36,382 |
| 15 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg | Private Nonprofit | $9,875 | $45,036 |
| 16 | Murray State University | Murray | Public | $9,900 | $44,737 |
| 17 | Morehead State University | Morehead | Public | $10,024 | $43,197 |
| 18 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | Public | $10,320 | $45,795 |
| 19 | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Jackson | Private Nonprofit | $10,360 | $21,256 |
| 20 | Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | Pineville | Private Nonprofit | $10,720 | $41,623 |
| 21 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | Public | $11,088 | $50,220 |
| 22 | American National University-Pikeville | Pikeville | Private For-Profit | $12,456 | $28,188 |
| 23 | University of Louisville | Louisville | Public | $13,136 | $53,899 |
| 24 | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Public | $13,502 | $59,025 |
| 25 | Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes | Private Nonprofit | $13,960 | $40,573 |
| 26 | University of Pikeville | Pikeville | Private Nonprofit | $24,850 | $48,231 |
| 27 | Kentucky Christian University | Grayson | Private Nonprofit | $26,625 | $42,375 |
| 28 | Midway University | Midway | Private Nonprofit | $27,220 | $44,246 |
| 29 | Lindsey Wilson College | Columbia | Private Nonprofit | $27,808 | $41,129 |
| 30 | Campbellsville University | Campbellsville | Private Nonprofit | $27,998 | $41,583 |
| 31 | Brescia University | Owensboro | Private Nonprofit | $31,550 | $45,500 |
| 32 | Asbury University | Wilmore | Private Nonprofit | $33,640 | $42,368 |
| 33 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro | Private Nonprofit | $34,673 | $46,747 |
| 34 | Georgetown College | Georgetown | Private Nonprofit | $42,840 | $52,074 |
| 35 | Bellarmine University | Louisville | Private Nonprofit | $48,770 | $62,069 |
| 36 | Berea College | Berea | Private Nonprofit | $51,658 | $43,150 |
| 37 | Centre College | Danville | Private Nonprofit | $52,820 | $66,240 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest college in Kentucky?
The most affordable college in Kentucky is Ashland Community and Technical College with in-state tuition of $4,728.
How many affordable colleges are in Kentucky?
There are 37 colleges in Kentucky with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
What is the average tuition in Kentucky?
The average in-state tuition across Kentucky colleges is $16,941 per year.
Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.