West Kentucky Community and Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley DrivePaducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-9200
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 8504
Type: Public 2-Year
Main Website: www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $3,624.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $4,624.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $13,456.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 94% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 62% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,256.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 67% |
| Average state aid | $1,726.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 2% |
| Average institutional aid | $3,879.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 32% |
| Average student loan | $4,792.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- General Studies
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Health/Medical Physics
- Heating, air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- Homeland Security, law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Marine Transportation
- Mathematics
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Petroleum Technology/Technician
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Social Sciences
- Special Education and Teaching
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Kentucky Scholarships
Dr. Rodney Gross Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Kentucky who are black undergraduate or graduate students attending Eastern Kentucky University. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, high achieving, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA with extracurricular activities OR a minimum 3.0 GPA if no extracurricular activities. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Luther G. Washington Endowed Scholarship (org)
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Elementary Education and/or is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Applicants must have academic, social, and leadership skills. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Industrial Education Club Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Murray State University who are majoring in Industrial Education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in major and 2.5 CGPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Richard D. Lawrence Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law. Applicants must have academic potential. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Kentucky Governor Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at Bellarmine University. Students must have completed the GSP and GSA program and demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, talent, and community service. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Part-time Student Award (B)
Scholarship for part-time sophomores, juniors or seniors attending Northern Kentucky University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and may only be enrolled in 6 credit hours. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Fred J. Clements Award for Excellence in Science
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Brescia University who are majoring in Science. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Pioneer Scholarships for Distinctive Accomplishment
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Transylvania University. Selection based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, and future potential. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Carl L. Keeslar Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending Murray State University who are majoring in Drafting and Design. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Linda M. Lampe Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for part-time, female graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law and are entering the fourth year of study. Applicants must have financial need and be employed full-time. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Covington-Kenton Lions Club William R. Yates M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Kenton County, Kentucky who are undergraduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are seeking a degere. Applicants must be in good academic standing and have financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Bishop John McRaith Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Brescia University. Selection based on service to others and financial need. Students must file for federal and Kentucky State financial aid. Due date, award amounts and number of awards may vary. more...
Charles G. Coulson, Jr. Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law. Applicants must have financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable. more...
Ethel Tingley Scholarship
Scholarship for female graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law. Applicants must have financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Benson G. Leichhardt Pre-Pharmacy Scholarship
Scholarship for college freshmen enrolled full-time at Western Kentucky University majoring in Pre-Pharmacy. Students must have financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...