Tuition & Costs
| Tuition Category | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Resident Students | $195/credit hour |
| Dual Credit Students | $97/credit hour |
| Nonresident Students | $270/credit hour |
| Online-Only Courses+ (all students) | $195/credit hour |
| Mandatory Fee* (all students) | $8/credit hour |
| Distance Learner Fee** | $20/credit hour |
What's With the ***?
Great question!
The first * is the KCTCS BuildSmart Investment for Kentucky Competitiveness fee. This
fee does not apply to Dual Credit Students.
+For students who are enrolled in online-only courses, the tuition is the same regardless
of your residency. Other fees, such as the mandatory fee and a distance learning course
fee of $20/credit hour still apply.
A full list of charges and fees is available.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click here.
Cost of Attendance 2025-2026
| Category | Living with Parents1 | Living Off-Campus | Living on Military Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||
| Estimated Tuition | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,680 |
| Estimated Fees | $192 | $192 | $192 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs2 | |||
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $1,268 | $1,268 | $1,268 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,294 | $8,814 | $3,526 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $1,012 | $1,012 | $1,012 |
| Estimated Transportation | $2,590 | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Estimated Licensure Expense3 | - | - | - |
| Total | $15,090 | $18,610 | $13,322 |
| Category | Living with Parents | Living Off-Campus | Living on Military Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||
| Estimated Tuition | $6,480 | $6,480 | $6,480 |
| Estimated Fees | $192 | $192 | $192 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs2 | |||
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $1,268 | $1,268 | $1,268 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,294 | $8,814 | $3,526 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $1,012 | $1,012 | $1,012 |
| Estimated Transportation | $2,590 | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Estimated Licensure Expense3 | - | - | - |
| Total | $16,890 | $20,410 | $15,122 |
1 Cost of attendance estimates are based upon student's expected living arrangements
and assume full-time enrollment (12 credit hours each semester).
2 Estimated Indirect Costs are NOT amounts that will be charged to the student's account
at the college, but are average amounts that a student could expect to incur during
periods of enrollment.
3 Some programs of study prepare students for work in a profession that requires licensure
to be employed in your state. The cost of obtaining licensure varies by profession
and by the state in which the license is obtained. You can find a list of academic
programs leading to state licensure at Licensure Disclosures.
These are estimated values used to calculate eligibility for financial aid funds and are updated annually.
Reciprocity Counties:
Reciprocity counties receive In–State tuition rate and will be adjusted by the WKCTC
Business Office.
Illinois: Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, Pope, Hardin, and Johnson
Online Courses
Online courses at WKCTC cost the current in-state tuition rate per credit hour for in-state and all out-of-state students. There is a $20 per credit hour fee for online courses as well as a mandatory fee for all students of $8 per credit hour.
Paying your Bill
Contact the WKCTC Business Office with payment information before classes begin to
keep your classes from being unregistered.
Contact Information
Phone: (270) 534-3164
Email: WK-Busoffice@kctcs.edu
Anderson Technical Building, Room 127 (Orange door)
Tuition is due 2 weeks prior to the first day of classes for each semester. If you do not pay tuition by due date or make payment arrangements (payment plan, financial aid, etc.) you may be assessed a late fee and/or unregistered from your classes.
Tuition is charged per credit hour, so any changes to your schedule (for instance, if you drop or add a class) will result in recalculation of your tuition charge. Late fees and/or cancellation of classes apply even if you make initial payment but add a class later and do not pay for it.
Please pay your balance with one of the following payment options:
- Online at Student Self-Service at MyPath: Accepts credit card or e-check. Open 24/7.
- Business Office: Accepts cash, check, credit card, or money order. You may pay your bill In-person, over the phone, or by mailing payment. The office is open during regular college hours. Please check your student email for closure notices.
Payment plans are available, but must be arranged in advanced.
