Best Kentucky Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Kentucky for 2023

There are 64 colleges and universities in Kentucky enrolling 251,283 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Kentucky below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Kentucky offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Kentucky is home to nationally ranked institutions like Centre College, University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and Bellarmine University. The highest ranked college in Kentucky is Centre College and the top rated public state college is University of Louisville.

Local college options can be explored in Louisville and Lexington-Fayette urban county or other cities.


64 results

List of the Best Kentucky Colleges

Centre College
C
Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,320enrollment
  • $22,748net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1235-1465SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Louisville
L
Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 22,140enrollment
  • $17,894net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 30,390enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Bellarmine University
B
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 3,149enrollment
  • $24,425net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Asbury University
A
Wilmore, KY

Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,720enrollment
  • $23,086net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Murray State University
M
Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 9,414enrollment
  • $11,628net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Spalding University
S
Louisville, KY
 

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,562enrollment
  • $23,003net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 930-1100SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Northern Kentucky University
N
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 15,979enrollment
  • $9,664net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 983-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Western Kentucky University
W
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 16,750enrollment
  • $12,705net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Midway University
M
Midway, KY
 

Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,390enrollment
  • $24,781net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Eastern Kentucky University
E
Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 13,984enrollment
  • $14,151net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of the Cumberlands
T
Williamsburg, KY
 

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 19,272enrollment
  • $13,764net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

Union College
U
Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,024enrollment
  • $18,027net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 955-1148SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

Kentucky State University
K
HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 2,279enrollment
  • $7,254net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

Alice Lloyd College
A
Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 613enrollment
  • $15,196net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Ashland Community and Technical College
A
Ashland, KY
 

Ashland Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,479enrollment
  • $6,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
S
Bowling Green, KY
 

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,368enrollment
  • $7,240net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Brescia University
B
Owensboro, KY
 

Brescia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 841enrollment
  • $14,464net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA