HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Kentucky
The strongest colleges and universities in Kentucky, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre College | Danville, KY | 54% | 1,352 | $20,781 | 81% | 1,400 |
| 2 | Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | 87% | 1,287 | $21,913 | 71% | 1,005 |
| 3 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | 93% | 1,215 | $18,851 | 71% | 24,763 |
| 4 | Asbury University | Wilmore, KY | 63% | n/a | $21,401 | 65% | 1,420 |
| 5 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 86% | 1,210 | $21,499 | 64% | 2,161 |
| 6 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 79% | 1,150 | $17,988 | 61% | 14,727 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | 94% | 971 | $10,990 | 56% | 12,155 |
| 8 | Brescia University | Owensboro, KY | 35% | n/a | $8,709 | 54% | 545 |
| 9 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | 68% | 1,087 | $8,191 | 52% | 8,246 |
| 10 | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | 77% | n/a | $9,793 | 52% | 4,578 |
| 11 | Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 99% | 977 | $25,491 | 52% | 583 |
| 12 | Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | 91% | 1,138 | $14,095 | 49% | 1,097 |
| 13 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | 72% | 1,044 | $17,131 | 47% | 842 |
| 14 | Midway University | Midway, KY | 95% | 1,122 | $29,579 | 41% | 1,262 |
| 15 | Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, KY | 90% | 1,180 | $21,835 | 41% | 1,293 |
| 16 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | 96% | 870 | $8,040 | 32% | 1,309 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.