University of Kentucky's published cost of attendance is $24,595, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,065 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $12,104, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,142.
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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) | $24,595 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,336 |
| Room and Board | $12,918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,807 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,788 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,065 |
| $30–48k | $11,642 |
| $48–75k | $12,104 |
| $75–110k | $18,388 |
| $110k+ | $22,142 |
University of Kentucky's published cost of attendance is $24,595, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,065 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $12,104, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,142. Azimuth ranks University of Colorado Springs #359 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 research university, University of Colorado Springs participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Kentucky-specific scholarship programs. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects the university's aid reach, particularly for lower-income households — though families should review their specific aid offer carefully, since the net price illusion means published figures can look quite different from individual award letters. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,710; 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 $62,980, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 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 University of Colorado Springs earn median 4-year earnings of $62,980, placing the institution in the 63.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,309 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Colorado Springs in the 77.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to CO's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $37,571.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's strong business orientation — Business represents 16% of graduates, while Social Sciences accounts for 8%. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #136 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning $66,553 four years after enrollment — 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing #248 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 200 graduates earning $78,904, while Psychology, General ranks #190 nationally with earnings of $48,725.
