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Morehead State University delivers Non-Professional General Legal Studies at just $10,089 net cost, making it the clear budget leader among Kentucky's five programs. The $26,342 gap between Morehead's cost and Kentucky Wesleyan's $36,431 reflects the stark divide between public and private options. This price advantage matters in a state where UPS Worldport and healthcare giants like Humana create steady demand for legal support roles across Louisville and beyond.
5
Programs
$10,089 – $36,431
Net Price Range
47.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,089 $9,838 47.7% 84.0%
2 $16,238 $11,484 50.0%
3 $18,246 $26,990 47.1%
4 $20,701 $38,400 40.1% 94.2%
5 $36,431 $33,393 52.6% 68.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between Kentucky's legal studies programs?

Public funding allows Morehead State to charge $10,089 while private institutions range from $16,238 to $36,431. Private colleges like Kentucky Wesleyan carry higher sticker prices at $33,393 in-state tuition compared to Morehead's $9,838.

How do graduation rates compare across Kentucky's most affordable legal studies programs?

Kentucky Wesleyan leads with a 52.60% graduation rate despite being the most expensive option. Morehead State achieves 47.70% graduation rates at significantly lower cost, while American National University-Pikeville reaches 50.00% at the $16,238 price point.

Does admission selectivity affect program costs in Kentucky legal studies?

The most selective program, Kentucky Wesleyan at 68.55% acceptance, costs the most at $36,431 net. Meanwhile, Morehead State accepts 83.97% of applicants while maintaining the lowest cost at $10,089.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.