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# West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public two-year college in Paducah, Kentucky serving over 5,100 students with low tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 37.054081, -88.658762

### Summary

Public two-year college in Paducah, Kentucky serving over 5,100 students with low tuition.

### Description

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Paducah, Kentucky, serving the greater western Kentucky region. The college offers associate degree and certificate programs with a focus on liberal arts and sciences alongside technical and workforce training pathways.

Enrollment stands at 5,132 students. In-state tuition is $4,536 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,240, making the college an accessible entry point for students beginning college or preparing to transfer. The total cost of attendance matches tuition figures, reflecting the college's streamlined financial structure.

As a community college, West Kentucky functions as both a destination for credential completion and a gateway for students transferring to four-year institutions. The college serves working adults, recent high school graduates, and students seeking affordable pathways into career fields. For more information about programs, admissions, and support services, visit the college's official website at https://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 157,483
- **State**: KY
- **City**: Paducah
- **Address**: 4810 Alben Barkley Drive
- **Zip Code**: 42001
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,536
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,240
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $4,536
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $6,240
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 5,132
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities