Efficiency & Budget Reduction

value of the system

A statewide system of colleges is the most efficient and cost effective way to deliver higher education to Kentuckians.

Without a system, KCTCS colleges would need an additional $50 million and more than 800 additional staff to provide the same level of services. 

Additionally, students would pay $31 more per credit hour in tuition (based on 2016-17 tuition).

The System saves money for the colleges and the Commonwealth by providing:

• Significant volume, scope and scale discounts
• Synergy - enhanced level and quality of services
• Reduced need for college personnel to be specialized in key areas
• Cost effective services, such as:
  • Information technology systems
  • Software
  • Telecommunications
  • Administrative services
  • Human Resources
  • Financial services
  • Academic and student services
  • Bookstore operations
  • Marketing
  • Legal services