by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Western Kentucky University, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $486 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $1,125 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $486 | $1,125 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Western Kentucky University are broken out below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,652 | $27,000 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,652 | $27,000 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
Tuition at Western Kentucky University has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,992 | $27,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,112 | $27,000 |
| One Year Ago | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,652 | $27,000 |
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Western Kentucky University, see the Western Kentucky University Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Western Kentucky University Tuition & Fees page.