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 .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University 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 the institution 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. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 203 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $41,384, ranked #316 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 180 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,882, ranked #174 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 164 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,352, ranked #169 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 141 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,920, ranked #218 nationally in its major.
