Kentucky State University's published cost of attendance is $21,727. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,225, middle-income families pay around $5,256, and higher-income families pay approximately $1,958.
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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) | $21,727 |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,658 |
| Room and Board | $8,686 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,687 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,040 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,225 |
| $30–48k | $6,739 |
| $48–75k | $5,256 |
| $75–110k | $1,958 |
| $110k+ | No data |
Kentucky State University's published cost of attendance is $21,727. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,225, middle-income families pay around $5,256, and higher-income families pay approximately $1,958. Azimuth ranks Kentucky State University #249 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. As a public institution, Kentucky State University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, with need-based aid available to qualifying students. The relatively modest net-price spread across income bands reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and aid allocation. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,938, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,859; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,766, median federal debt of $25,938 projects to a monthly payment of about $293 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 of Kentucky State University earn median 4-year earnings of $46,766, placing Kentucky State University in the 8.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Kentucky State University in the 56.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kentucky State University #1242 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime 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 reflects Kentucky State University's concentration in business and applied fields. Subject-Specific Teacher Education is the largest program with 15 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $34,522, performing at 0.7× the national benchmark for the field. General Studies enrolls 14 graduates, while Psychology, General with 14 graduates earns median 4-year earnings of $42,743 at 0.8× the national benchmark. Journalism rounds out the largest programs with 12 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,363 at 0.8× the national benchmark. This program mix—anchored in Business and complemented by applied professional fields—supports stable career pathways and earnings outcomes that align with regional labor-market demand.
