Colleges in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to 63 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

63 total in Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$30,245
ACT
ACT 21–28

University of Kentucky is a public 4-year institution in Lexington, KY. Enrollment: ~24,763 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,245/year.

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$28,520
ACT
ACT 19–27

University of Louisville is a public 4-year institution in Louisville, KY. Enrollment: ~14,727 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,520/year.

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$19,724
ACT
ACT 19–25

Eastern Kentucky University is a public 4-year institution in Richmond, KY. Enrollment: ~12,318 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,724/year.

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$27,000
ACT
ACT 16–21

Western Kentucky University is a public 4-year institution in Bowling Green, KY. Enrollment: ~12,155 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,000/year.

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$20,064
ACT
ACT 18–25

Northern Kentucky University is a public 4-year institution in Highland Heights, KY. Enrollment: ~8,246 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,064/year.

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY
Very Safe
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$9,875
ACT

University of the Cumberlands is a private 4-year institution in Williamsburg, KY. Enrollment: ~6,941 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $9,875/year.

Murray State University

Murray, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$17,316
ACT
ACT 19–26

Murray State University is a public 4-year institution in Murray, KY. Enrollment: ~6,688 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,316/year.

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$13,726
ACT

Morehead State University is a public 4-year institution in Morehead, KY. Enrollment: ~4,578 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,726/year.

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$24,900
ACT

Campbellsville University is a private 4-year institution in Campbellsville, KY. Enrollment: ~2,840 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,900/year.

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY
NCAA D1
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$42,970
ACT
ACT 23–28

Bellarmine University is a private 4-year institution in Louisville, KY. Enrollment: ~2,161 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,970/year.

Berea College

Berea, KY
NCAA D3
Admit
19% admit
Tuition
$42,900
ACT
ACT 23–28

Berea College is a private 4-year institution in Berea, KY. Enrollment: ~1,513 students. Admissions are selective (19% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,900/year.

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY
NCAA D3
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$32,084
ACT

Asbury University is a private 4-year institution in Wilmore, KY. Enrollment: ~1,420 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,084/year.

Centre College

Danville, KY
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
54% admit
Tuition
$46,000
ACT
ACT 25–32

Centre College is a private 4-year institution in Danville, KY. Enrollment: ~1,400 students. Admissions are accessible (54% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,000/year.

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$11,550
ACT
ACT 14–17

Kentucky State University is a public 4-year institution in Frankfort, KY. Enrollment: ~1,309 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,550/year.

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$33,060
ACT
ACT 21–27

Thomas More University is a private 4-year institution in Crestview Hills, KY. Enrollment: ~1,293 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,060/year.

Midway University

Midway, KY
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$24,500
ACT
ACT 20–25

Midway University is a private 4-year institution in Midway, KY. Enrollment: ~1,262 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,500/year.

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$40,210
ACT
ACT 20–25

Georgetown College is a private 4-year institution in Georgetown, KY. Enrollment: ~1,097 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,210/year.

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY
NCAA D3
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$40,800
ACT
ACT 24–30

Transylvania University is a private 4-year institution in Lexington, KY. Enrollment: ~1,005 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,800/year.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY
Admit
56% admit
Tuition
$11,400
ACT
ACT 19–27

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private 4-year institution in Louisville, KY. Enrollment: ~848 students. Admissions are accessible (56% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,400/year.

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY
NCAA D2
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$28,400
ACT
ACT 16–23

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private 4-year institution in Owensboro, KY. Enrollment: ~842 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,400/year.

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$27,900
ACT
ACT 15–22

Union Commonwealth University is a private 4-year institution in Barbourville, KY. Enrollment: ~746 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,900/year.

Spalding University

Louisville, KY
NCAA D3
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$26,400
ACT
ACT 15–22

Spalding University is a private 4-year institution in Louisville, KY. Enrollment: ~583 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,400/year.

Alice Lloyd College

Pippa Passes, KY
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$12,000
ACT
ACT 16–22

Alice Lloyd College is a private 4-year institution in Pippa Passes, KY. Enrollment: ~558 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $12,000/year.

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY
Admit
35% admit
Tuition
$26,000
ACT

Brescia University is a private 4-year institution in Owensboro, KY. Enrollment: ~545 students. Admissions are selective (35% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,000/year.

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