- Located in the beautiful river community of Paducah, Kentucky, West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a nationally recognized, comprehensive,regional community college serving more than 8,000 students annually and offering more than 200 associate degree, diploma and certificate options in more than 25 academic and career programs.
School Highlights
West Kentucky Community and Technical College serves 6,874 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,874 students
- In-state tuition: $3,624
- Out-state tuition: $12,456
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
West Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 357 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
357 staff
232 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of West Kentucky Community and Technical College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The West Kentucky Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,874 students
3,741 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,948 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
4,926 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
687 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,948 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,926 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
78%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,200
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,335
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,295
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,624 for In-State students and $12,456 for Out-State students.
What sports does West Kentucky Community and Technical College offer?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is West Kentucky Community and Technical College's ranking?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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