West Kentucky Community and Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Paducah, KY. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.88% from last year at West Kentucky Community and Tech.
- Total 5,274 students have enrolled in West Kentucky Community and Tech and, of that, 1,354 students enrolled online exclusively.
- West Kentucky Community and Tech offers 89 programs and 12 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of West Kentucky Community and Tech is 50% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.88% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,488 | $15,240 |
| 2022 | $4,488 | $15,240 |
| 2023 | $4,560 | $15,480 |
| 2024 | $4,656 | $6,192 |
| 2025 | $4,728 | $6,432 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers 87 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 8 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at West Kentucky Community and Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 25 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 12 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 22 | 3 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 27 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 25 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 23 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 14 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 266 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 60 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management | 31 |
| Electrician | 21 |
Student Population
Total 5,274 students have enrolled to West Kentucky Community and Technical College. By gender, there are 2,281 male and 2,993 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.76 to 1.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,354 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Asian | 52 | 21 | 31 |
| Black or African American | 415 | 179 | 236 |
| Hispanic | 315 | 105 | 210 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 3,874 | 1,597 | 2,277 |
| Two or More Races | 222 | 89 | 133 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 378 | 282 | 96 |
| Total | 5,274 | 2,281 | 2,993 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $3,794 and 82% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,794 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 109 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 233 |