87 accredited colleges and universities in Kentucky, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
By undergraduate enrollment.
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Kentucky.
2 HBCUs serving students in Kentucky.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Kentucky is home to 87 accredited colleges and universities, including 24 public, 28 private non-profit, and 35 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Hazard Community and Technical College in Hazard is the most affordable, with a net price of $2,955.
Berea College in Berea is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 19%.
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Browse all 87 Kentucky collegesHighland Heights, KY · Public
University of Kentucky in Lexington is the largest, enrolling 24,763 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $17,237, and average out-of-state tuition is $19,511. The graduate workforce earns a median $37,854 ten years after entry.