Historically Black Kentucky State University Lowers Tuition For Out-of-State Students

The Board of Regents of historically Black Kentucky State University has approved a plan to lower tuition for out-of-state students.

The new agreement with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education will reduce non-resident tuition from $9,500 per semester to $5,775 per semester for students in the seven states contiguous to Kentucky, as well as Michigan. This tuition change will take effect beginning with the fall 2019 semester.

According to Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II, “This tuition reduction enables Kentucky State University to be a more competitive option for students and parents seeking a quality education at an affordable price.”

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