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Kentucky Christian University

#883 in US ranking Grayson, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,017
Tuition & fees
$27,330
Avg. aid
$18,899
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61%
Avg. SAT
915
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$38,373
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Kentucky Christian University?

For 2024-25, Kentucky Christian University reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $25,700 and required fees of $600, with the same published amounts for in-state and out-of-state students. Those charges total $26,300 before housing, meals and other expenses.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $26,300.
  • Reported annual room and board: $10,780.
  • Reported books and supplies: $2,200.

Together, those three reported categories equal $39,280, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses and any applicable program-specific costs may add to it. A commuter's costs will differ from a resident's, and published charges are not the same as an individual financial-aid offer.

Financial aid can substantially change the amount a student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 98% of students received financial aid, while 62% received student loans; loans must generally be repaid. The reported average grant award to undergraduate recipients was $18,899. For students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $24,618. That group average is not a quote for an individual family.

Eligible students may draw on federal grants and loans, Kentucky aid programs, institutional scholarships, and qualifying military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA is an important step for federal aid consideration. Compare an actual aid offer by separating grants and scholarships from loans and work earnings, then check which awards renew and what academic conditions apply.

What are the work-study opportunities at Kentucky Christian University?

Kentucky Christian University students interested in earning money while enrolled should distinguish a regular part-time job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based federal aid administered through eligible student jobs; an award ordinarily permits a student to earn wages and is not an upfront discount on the tuition bill.

Students should ask financial aid whether Work-Study appears in their offer, what positions are available and how to apply. An award does not itself place a student in a job. Separately, campus or local part-time work may be available without Work-Study eligibility, while an internship may be primarily an academic or career-development experience rather than a paid position.

Kentucky Christian University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$27,330
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$27,330
Tuition
$26,730
Fees
$600
Room and board
$10,780
Books and supplies
$2,200

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$42,017
Tuition & fees
$27,330
Housing, food, books & other
$14,687

98% of undergraduates receive aid, $18,899 on average

Kentucky Christian University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$14,748
Off campus, not with family
$26,438
Off campus, with family
$8,192

Kentucky Christian University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$23,241
$30,001–48,000
$24,618
$48,001–75,000
$24,031
$75,001–110,000
$24,420
Over $110,000
$24,116

Kentucky Christian University Room and Board Cost

Total dormitory capacity

454

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Kentucky Christian University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$18,899

All

$19,102

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
98%

Kentucky Christian University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
43%
Students with federal loans
62%
Median debt at completion
$22,375

Kentucky Christian University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$11,394

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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