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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY·Public·https://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public community college in Paducah, KY. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public community college in Paducah, KY. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,296
In-State Tuition
+$192 fees
$15,048
Out-of-State Tuition
+$192 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Urban setting

Ski Access

149 miles

Hidden Valley Ski Area

Weather

Warm Climate

51°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

149 mi away
30 skiable acres7 lifts
157 mi away
65 skiable acres8 lifts
244 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Paducah, KY

34°Jan38°Feb47°Mar58°Apr67°May75°Jun78°Jul77°Aug70°Sep59°Oct47°Nov38°Dec

Station: BROOKPORT DAM 52 · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,296$15,048
Fees
$192$192
Total
$4,488$15,240
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

50 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
328 grads/yr$35,321
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
295 grads/yr$58,512
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
266 grads/yr$38,835
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
265 grads/yr$36,252
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate
133 grads/yr$74,094

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Certificate133 grads$74,094
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's60 grads$69,850
Precision Metal Working
Certificate295 grads$58,512
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Associate's41 grads$57,596
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Certificate123 grads$51,632
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's34 grads$47,983
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's40 grads$47,849
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's6 grads$39,279
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's266 grads$38,835
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Associate's19 grads$38,499

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Kentucky Community and Technical College located?

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, KY. The main campus address is 4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, West Kentucky Community and Technical College charges $4,296/year for in-state students and $15,048/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $15,240/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use West Kentucky Community and Technical College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is West Kentucky Community and Technical College the right fit for me?

Whether West Kentucky Community and Technical College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($15,048/year out-of-state), campus culture in Paducah, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh West Kentucky Community and Technical College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with West Kentucky Community and Technical College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Paducah, KY
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 51°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Paducah, KY (PAH) · 6 mialso CGI (52 mi), MWA (52 mi)

Location

Paducah, KY

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.