Federal data
Lowest net price public four-year colleges in Kentucky
Kentucky public four-year colleges, ranked by average net price, from College Scorecard (September 18, 2026). At least 5 colleges must report a net price for this list to exist.
| Rank | School | City | Sector | Average net price | Completions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort | Public, 4-year | $8,040 | 351 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | Public, 4-year | $8,191 | 3,878 |
| 3 | Murray State University | Murray | Public, 4-year | $9,096 | 2,338 |
| 4 | Morehead State University | Morehead | Public, 4-year | $9,793 | 1,282 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | Public, 4-year | $10,990 | 4,271 |
| 6 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | Public, 4-year | $11,040 | 3,517 |
| 7 | University of Louisville | Louisville | Public, 4-year | $17,988 | 5,612 |
| 8 | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Public, 4-year | $18,851 | 9,545 |
Net price can be zero or negative when grants exceed the cost of attendance. Figures cover students who received federal aid, from College Scorecard (September 18, 2026).
How to read this. Net price is an average across aided students at each college, not a fixed price every student pays. Completions shown alongside it are total awards conferred in the latest IPEDS year on file, not enrollment.