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Tuition

2009-2010 Patterson School Annual Tuition
In-state tuition
(for KY, AL, FL, GA , LA, MD, TN, TX, VA, WV)
$9,206
Other US residents and international students $18,507
2009-2010 Competitor Schools Annual Tuition
SIPA, Columbia University $39,607
Nitze SAIS, Johns Hopkins $34,505
Korbel School, University of Denver $34,596
Fletcher School, Tufts $35,200
Walsh Foreign Service, Georgetown $36,744

Patterson School students are noted for their drive and passion. Their determination to make a difference in the worlds leads many to seek careers in professions that, while exceedingly rewarding personally, may not always be the best financially. We believe decisions about whether to pursue a public service career, enter the armed forces, or advance the cause of an NGO should be driven by the heart, not the wallet. Our high-value, affordable education may offer our students greater professional latitude—and substantially less debt—upon graduation.

The general cost of living in Lexington remains appreciably less than that found on the East or West coasts. Additional details on costs and amenities can be found at the Graduate Housing website.

For further information on expenses please visit the Office of the Registrar web site. International students are required to obtain health insurance - details and other helpful information can be found at the Office of International Affairs web site.

In-state Tuition

Students who are residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia can qualify for in-state Kentucky tuition, thanks to the Academic Common Market program.

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High Value, Low Cost

The Patterson School is currently the lowest cost master's degree in international studies of the top ranked programs in the United States.* For many prospective students it may provide the best mix of intimacy, quality, and cost. For some, it may be the only possible option, financially, to pursue their dreams.

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* For latest rankings see "One Discipline or Many: TRIP Survey of International Relations Faculty in Ten Countries," p. 65 (February 2009).