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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Paducah, KY. It enrolls about 5,132 students.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationPaducah, KY 42001
CountyMcCracken County
Enrollment5,132
Acceptance rate—
Applicants / admitted—
In-state tuition & fees$4,656
Out-of-state tuition & fees$6,192
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate71%
Average net price (after aid)$7,233
Campus settingCity: Small
Size category5,000 - 9,999
Highest degree offeredAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Websitehttps://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/
Phone2705549200

Admissions

This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.

Cost

In-state students pay about $4,656 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $6,192. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $7,233 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$4,091
$30,001–48,000$4,761
$48,001–75,000$6,921
$75,001–110,000$7,330
Over $110,000$10,930

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is in Paducah, KY, McCracken County. Its coordinates are 37.0541, -88.6588.

Nearby institutions

Shawnee Community College 41 km · UllinMurray State University 57 km · MurraySoutheastern Illinois College 80 km · HarrisburgThe University of Tennessee-Martin 81 km · MartinSoutheast Missouri State University 82 km · Cape GirardeauSoutheast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences 83 km · Cape Girardeau

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Kentucky Community and Technical College?

West Kentucky Community and Technical College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.

How much does West Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $4,656 for in-state students and $6,192 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College?

About 5,132 students are enrolled.