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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

General Information

Name: West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Address: 4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY 42002-7380
Phone:

  • General information: (270) 554-9200 x0
  • Financial aid office: (270) 554-9200 x0
  • Admissions office: (270) 554-9200 x0

Website: www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$2,616$2,352$2,760
        In-state$2,616$2,352$3,300
        Out-of-state$7,848$7,056$8,280
Books and supplies$800$800$700
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,750$5,840$5,150
        Other expenses$2,740$2,260$1,710
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,740$2,260$1,690

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$12,906$11,252$10,320
        Off-campus with family$6,156$5,412$5,150
In-state
        Off-campus$12,906$11,252$10,860
        Off-campus with family$6,156$5,412$5,690
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$18,138$15,956$15,840
        Off-campus with family$11,388$10,116$10,670

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 72%
  • Federal grants: 49%
  • State/local grants: 41%
  • Student loans: 14%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2685
  • State/local grants:$1140
  • Student loans:$2127

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 6768
First-time student retention: 56%
Overall graduation rate: 30%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 38%
    • Part Time: 62%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 49%
    • Women: 51%

White non-hispanic: 82%
Black non-hispanic: 6%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 10%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate, Certificate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Communications Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate, Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Electrician - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Certificate
  • Engineering Technology, General - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Certificate
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Associate, Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate, Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Court Reporting/Court Reporter - Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Associate, Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist - Certificate
  • Barbering/Barber - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation - Certificate


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