Eastern Kentucky University's published cost of attendance is $23,735. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $8,591, middle-income families pay around $10,382, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,009.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,735 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,230 |
| Room and Board | $12,268 |
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,695 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,040 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,591 |
| $30–48k | $8,005 |
| $48–75k | $10,382 |
| $75–110k | $14,384 |
| $110k+ | $17,009 |
Eastern Kentucky University's published cost of attendance is $23,735. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $8,591, middle-income families pay around $10,382, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,009. Azimuth ranks Eastern Kentucky University #219 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,685; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,691, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $54,691, placing Eastern Kentucky University in the 24.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,370 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Eastern Kentucky University in the 6.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Eastern Kentucky University #1281 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to KY's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Eastern Kentucky University is anchored in Health and related applied fields. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest enrollment scale with strong graduate earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. The Psychology, General program graduates 203 students with median earnings of $41,384 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #308 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Criminal Justice and General Studies also contribute meaningfully to the institution's earnings profile, with 180 and 164 graduates earning median four-year earnings of $47,882 and $43,352, respectively. The program mix reflects Eastern Kentucky University's regional labor-market orientation, with Business representing 14% of graduates, Education accounting for 5%, and Social Sciences contributing 3% — a concentration that shapes both the earnings floor and the ceiling for most graduates.
