Colleges Near Mount Vernon

Colleges and universities near me in the Mount Vernon, Kentucky area

There are 49 colleges within 100 miles of Mount Vernon enrolling a total of 244,896 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 2,477, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mount Vernon. The nearest college is Berea College in Berea at a distance of 15.2 miles from Mount Vernon. Driving time to these schools from Mount Vernon should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Centre College in Danville which is ranked #147 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 33,805 students. In terms of affordability, Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Mount Vernon.


49 results

Berea College
B
Berea, KY

Berea College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,433enrollment
  • $2,020net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1136-1298SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 31

15 miles from Mount Vernon

Somerset Community College
S
Somerset, KY
 

Somerset Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,529enrollment
  • $5,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Mount Vernon

Eastern Kentucky University
E
Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

27 miles from Mount Vernon

Centre College
C
Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Kentucky

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $23,584net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1470SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

31 miles from Mount Vernon

Asbury University
A
Wilmore, KY

Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $21,506net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

39 miles from Mount Vernon

Union College
U
Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $18,221net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 955-1148SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

42 miles from Mount Vernon

University of the Cumberlands
T
Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

44 miles from Mount Vernon

Bluegrass Community and Technical College
B
Lexington, KY
 

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,318enrollment
  • $7,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

47 miles from Mount Vernon

National College Lexington
N
Lexington, KY
 

National College Lexington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 296enrollment
  • $15,782net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Mount Vernon

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 31,547enrollment
  • $18,693net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

47 miles from Mount Vernon

Transylvania University
T
Lexington, KY

Transylvania University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 979enrollment
  • $25,767net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1360SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Mount Vernon

Kentucky Mountain Bible College
K
Vancleve, KY
 

Kentucky Mountain Bible College

Private 4 Year

12 reviews

 

  • 78enrollment
  • $9,885net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1170SAT range
  • 21-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

53 miles from Mount Vernon

MedTech College Lexington Campus
M
Lexington, KY
 

MedTech College Lexington Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 389enrollment
  • $22,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Mount Vernon

Campbellsville University
C
Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,775enrollment
  • $20,987net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

55 miles from Mount Vernon

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
C
Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 147enrollment
  • $16,836net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

55 miles from Mount Vernon

Lindsey Wilson College
L
Columbia, KY
 

Lindsey Wilson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,159enrollment
  • $13,056net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

55 miles from Mount Vernon

Saint Catharine College
S
Saint Catharine, KY
 

Saint Catharine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 649enrollment
  • $24,513net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

56 miles from Mount Vernon

Midway University
M
Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

58 miles from Mount Vernon

FAQ's

The closest community college is Somerset Community College and is 25.4 miles from Mount Vernon. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Somerset Community College are $4,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Somerset Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.