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 KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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