West Kentucky Community and Technical College
About West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
West Kentucky Community and Technical College teaches in Paducah, where the Ohio and Tennessee rivers meet. Nursing is its largest program, alongside the transfer track most of its students take.
Founded
2003
Location
Paducah, Kentucky
Students
2,851
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
49.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,728
Out-of-state: $6,432
Avg Net Price
$5,353
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,891
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
49.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.6%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
99.1%
$/Student
$6.4K
Class Size
Medium
While 49.8% finish in 4 years, 70.6% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,728
In-State
$6,432
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,268
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,084
After Financial Aid
$5,353
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,345
Receive Grants
33.1%
Take Loans
9.4%
Tuition is $4,728/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,353.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College fund their education.
While in School
33.1%
Get Grants
Free money
9.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,678
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,986
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$95/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,986, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Gender
67.8%
Female
32%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,851
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
29.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 68% of the student body. 47.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
2,851
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of West Kentucky Community and Technical Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,891
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
266 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$59K
60 grads
1yr Earnings
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$40K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$28K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$47K
34 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
$28K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $35K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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