Most Selective Kentucky Colleges

Kentucky has 2 four-year colleges that accept 50% or fewer of applicants, ranked from most to least selective.

Berea College is the hardest to get into in Kentucky, accepting just 19% of 3,857 applicants. Also highly selective: Brescia University.

Selectivity does not always equal academic difficulty. Some schools admit a small share of applicants because demand exceeds capacity, not because admission standards are extreme. If you need safety schools, see our highest acceptance rate colleges in Kentucky. For academically demanding options, explore colleges with the highest SAT, highest ACT, and highest GPA averages.

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Berea College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Berea, KY
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  • 19% acceptance rate
  • Mar 31 application deadline

Berea is a private liberal arts college known for tuition-free undergraduate education paired with a required campus work program. The small campus lies in the Appalachian foothills of Kentucky.

8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1156-1335
  • Avg GPA 3.62
  • Net Price $5,888
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Brescia University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Owensboro, KY
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  • 35% acceptance rate

Brescia is a small private Catholic university known for undergraduate social work and education. The residential campus sits along the Ohio River in Owensboro.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 920-1190
  • Avg GPA 3.02
  • Net Price $15,634
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