Costs
Western Kentucky University costs $12,395 after scholarships and grants, with 61% of students receiving financial aid and an average aid package of $16,635. Financial aid applications are due August 1.
Tuition
<$30k
$11,303 per year
$30-48k
$16,192 per year
$48-75k
$15,852 per year
$75-110k
$15,859 per year
$110k+
$16,059 per year
In-State Tuition
$11,436 per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000 per year
Housing
$10,586 per year
Books and Supplies
$1,000 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,264 per year
Transportation
$967 per year
Financial Aid
Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.
Distribution Details
Students Receiving Financial Aid
61%
Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid
56%
Percent of Need Met
24%
Aid Package Details
Average Aid Packages Awarded
$16,635
Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award
Scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back.
$6,687
Need-Based Loan Amount
Loans must be paid back.
$3,802
Non-Need-Based Aid
$5,841
Debt at Graduation
The typical amount of loans a student must pay back.
$25,875
Tuition Guarantee Plans
Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment
Financial Aid Dates
The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork.
Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date.
When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering.
The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.
Next Steps
Financial Aid Office Phone Number
Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.