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The graduate programs listed on this page are utilizing a program specific rate. 

Full-time graduate students are defined as being enrolled in at least 9 credit hours.

For a definition of residency used to determine tuition classification, please visit the Registrar’s Residency page.

Graduate students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses receive the UK Online campus rate.

Master or Graduate Certificate, Professional

Includes the following programs:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Digital Mapping
  • Diplomacy and International Commerce
  • Public Financial Management
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Teaching World Languages 
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Master or Graduate Certificate, Professional UK Campus Kentucky Resident $8,064.50 $882.50
Master or Graduate Certificate, Professional UK Campus Non-Resident $19,467.00 $2,150.00
Master or Graduate Certificate, Professional UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident $7,615.50 $847.00

Master or Graduate Certificate, Health Professional

Includes the following programs:

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition and Culinary Medicine
  • Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Systems Leadership
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master of Science in Radiological Medical Physics 
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Master or Graduate Certificate, Health Professional UK Campus Kentucky Resident $8,287.50 $907.50
Master or Graduate Certificate, Health Professional UK Campus Non-Resident $19,726.50 $2,179.00
Master or Graduate Certificate, Health Professional UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident $7,838.50 $872.00

Professional Practice Audiology Doctoral

Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Professional Practice Audiology Doctoral UK Campus Kentucky Resident $7,531.50 $823.00
Professional Practice Audiology Doctoral UK Campus Non-Resident $16,231.50 $1,789.50

Professional Practice Doctoral

Includes the following programs:

  • Nursing
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Professional Practice Doctoral UK Campus Kentucky Resident $10,047.50 $1,103.00
Professional Practice Doctoral UK Campus Non-Resident $26,319.50 $2,912.50
Professional Practice Doctoral UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident $9,598.50 $1,067.50

College Specific Graduate Degrees and Certificates

College of Arts and Sciences

Includes the following programs:

  • Graduate Certificate in Latin Studies
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
College of Arts and Sciences UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident n/a $653.00

College of Business and Economics

Includes the following programs:

  • Master of Science in Marketing 
  • Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics 
  • Master of Science in Supply Chain Management 
  • Master of Accountancy and Analytics 
  • Graduate Certificate in Accounting Analytics 
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics 
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management 
  • Graduate Certificate in Taxation
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
College of Business and Economics UK Campus Kentucky Resident n/a $999.50
College of Business and Economics UK Campus Non-Resident n/a $1,347.00
College of Business and Economics UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident n/a $964.00
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Finance, Master UK Campus Kentucky Resident n/a $999.50
Finance, Master UK Campus Non-Resident n/a $1,425.00
Rate Campus Residency Status Full Program Cost (includes mandatory fees)
Business Administration, MBA 1-yr UK Campus Kentucky Resident $39,935.00
Business Administration, MBA 1-yr UK Campus Non-Resident $48,478.00
Accounting, Master UK Campus Kentucky Resident $26,268.00
Accounting, Master UK Campus Non-Resident $34,441.00
Business Administration, MBA 2-yr UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident $39,398.50
Business Administration, MBA 2-yr UK Campus Kentucky Resident $41,194.50
Business Administration, MBA 2-yr UK Campus Non-Resident $49,740.50
Business Administration, MBA 3-yr UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident $39,444.00
Business Administration, MBA 3-yr UK Campus Kentucky Resident $40,722.00
Business Administration, MBA 3-yr UK Campus Non-Resident $49,264.00
Accounting, Masters Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus Kentucky Resident $13,956.00
Accounting, Masters Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus Non-Resident $18,042.50
Business Administration, Masters, 1yr Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus Kentucky Resident $20,789.50
Business Administration, Masters, 1yr Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus Non-Resident $25,061.00

College of Dentistry

Rate Campus Kentucky Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees) Non-Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees)
Dentistry (DMD) UK Campus $40,454.50 $87,874.00
Orofacial Pain, Graduate Certificate UK Campus $28,471.00 $28,471.00
Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced Specialty Program - Endodontics UK Campus $27,397.00 $49,931.00
Dentistry (DMD) Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus $21,049.50 $44,759.00
Orofacial Pain, Graduate Certificate Reduced Curriculum UK Campus $15,057.50 $15,057.50
Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced Specialty Program - Endodontics - Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus $14,520.50 $25,787.50

College of Education

Includes the following programs:

  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership 
  • Education Specialist in Educational Leadership 
  • External Certification in Educational Leadership – Superintendent 
  • Graduate Certificate in Leadership for Deeper Learning 
  • Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching 
  • Graduate Certificate in School Technology Leadership 
  • Graduate Certificate in Executive Education Leadership
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
College of Education UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident n/a $653.00

College of Health Sciences

Rate Campus Kentucky Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees) Non-Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees)
Doctor of Physical Therapy UK Campus $24,979.00 $50,666.00
Doctor of Physical Therapy Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus $13,311.50 $26,155.00

College of Law

Rate Campus Kentucky Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees) Non-Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees)
Law UK Campus $27,827.00 $51,480.00
Law Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus $14,735.50 $26,562.00

College of Medicine

Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics, Master UK Campus Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident n/a $1,122.00

The College of Medicine MD program tuition and mandatory fee rates are “locked-in” for each entering class cohort. Please reference Past Year's Tuition and Fees schedules if necessary for your applicable rates.

Rate Campus Kentucky Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees) Non-Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees)
Medicine MD UK Campus $42,773.50 $78,045.00
Medicine (MD) Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus $22,209.00 $39,844.50

College of Pharmacy

Effective with the entering class of Fall 2023, the tuition rates for the Doctor of Pharmacy are “locked-in” for each entering class cohort. The assessed tuition rates will not change while students are enrolled in the program. Please reference Past Year's Tuition and Fees if needed.

Rate Campus Kentucky Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees) Non-Resident Annual Cost (includes mandatory fees)
Doctor of Pharmacy UK Campus $30,554.00 $57,296.00
Doctor of Pharmacy Reduced Curriculum Load UK Campus $16,099.00 $29,470.00

College of Public Health

The online modality/option of the programs below utilize a program specific rate. 

Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Public Health, Masters Online UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident n/a $821.00
Rate Campus Residency Status Cost Per Semester (includes mandatory fees) Cost Per Credit Hour (includes mandatory fees)
Public Health, Doctor Online UK Online Kentucky Resident, Non-Resident n/a $1,532.00