Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville Community College is a public institution in Hopkinsville, Kentucky with 1,498 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is $4,656 compared with a Kentucky nursing-school average of $15,942. The school reports a graduation rate of 36.7%, median earnings of $36,323, and median federal debt of $10,691.
$4,656 is lower than the state average of $15,942.
36.7% is lower than the state average of 48.5%.
$36,323 is lower than the state average of $39,372.
About Hopkinsville Community College
| Location | Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Highest Degree | associate |
| Website | hopkinsville.kctcs.edu/index.aspx |
| In-State Tuition | $4,656 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $6,192 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,498 |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | 36.7% |
| Retention Rate | 65.9% |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | $36,323 |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $10,691 |
| Est. Monthly Loan Payment | $113 |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 42.8% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 13.0% |
| Loan Default Rate | 0.0% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.3 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.
Affordability Context
42.8% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 13.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at Hopkinsville Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $18,624, while the reported median debt is $10,691 with an estimated monthly payment of $113. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among White students (54.9%), followed by Black students (24.0%) and Hispanic students (11.8%).
Value Score
Median earnings ($36,323) divided by median debt ($10,691)