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University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay
21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Kentucky enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.
Full Cost Breakdown
| Room & Board | $15,242 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $34,391 |
What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)
After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.
| Family Income | Annual Net Price | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0-30k | $12,182 | $48,728 |
| $30-48k | $12,119 | $48,476 |
| $48-75k | $16,313 | $65,252 |
| $75-110k | $21,192 | $84,768 |
| $110k+ | $26,781 | $107,124 |
Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Kentucky
21.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$22,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Is University of Kentucky Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)
$59,025
Median Earnings (10yr)
$22,500
Median Debt
2.6x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Kentucky — 2.6x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.
University of Kentucky True Cost by Family Income
21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Kentucky enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.
| Family Income | Annual Net Price | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0-30k | $12,182 | $48,728 |
| $30-48k | $12,119 | $48,476 |
| $48-75k | $16,313 | $65,252 |
| $75-110k | $21,192 | $84,768 |
| $110k+ | $26,781 | $107,124 |
Cost Breakdown
| Room & Board | $15,242 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $34,391 |
Financial Aid & Student Debt
21.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$22,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$47,266
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Kentucky is not affiliated with DeepColleges.