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Top Colleges in Kentucky
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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Kentucky boasts an array of college choices, each with its unique appeal. Whether you’re inclined toward the energetic atmosphere of Louisville or the historical charm of Lexington, you’ll find a Kentucky college that resonates with you. Kentucky’s educational support programs, such as the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), make college accessible to many students. Take a look at our list of Kentucky colleges to pinpoint the ideal institution for you.
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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY • Private, Non-Profit, City
Bellarmine University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Louisville, Kentucky. There are currently 2,275 undergraduates at Bellarmine and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition at Bellarmine…Read More
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Centre College
Danville, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Centre College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Danville, Kentucky. There are currently 1,346 undergraduates at Centre and the school’s acceptance rate is 54%. The tuition at Centre…Read More
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Berea College
Berea, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
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Top College: Affordability
Berea College, located in Berea, Kentucky, is unique in that it charges no tuition; every student receives a full-tuition scholarship. Berea emphasizes service and learning, and students work on campus…Read More
Berea College, located in Berea, Kentucky, is unique in that…Read More
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY • Public, City
University of Kentucky is a public 4-year college located in Lexington, Kentucky. There are currently 23,189 undergraduates at Kentucky and the school’s acceptance rate is 92%. The tuition at Kentucky…Read More
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Transylvania University
Lexington, KY • Private, Non-Profit, City
Transylvania University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lexington, Kentucky. There are currently 1,014 undergraduates at Transylvania and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition at Transylvania…Read More
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University of Louisville
Louisville, KY • Public, City
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Top College: Affordability
University of Louisville is a public 4-year college located in Louisville, Kentucky. There are currently 14,187 undergraduates at Louisville and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition at Louisville…Read More
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Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Jackson, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Jackson, Kentucky. There are currently 72 undergraduates at Kentucky Mountain Bible and the school’s acceptance rate is 36%.…Read More
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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Georgetown College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Georgetown, Kentucky. There are currently 1,180 undergraduates at Georgetown and the school’s acceptance rate is 74%. The tuition at Georgetown…Read More
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Murray State University
Murray, KY • Public, Town
Murray State University is a public 4-year college located in Murray, Kentucky. There are currently 6,646 undergraduates at Murray State and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition at…Read More
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY • Public, Suburb
Northern Kentucky University is a public 4-year college located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. There are currently 8,065 undergraduates at NKU and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition at…Read More
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Asbury University
Wilmore, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Asbury University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Wilmore, Kentucky. There are currently 1,369 undergraduates at Asbury and the school’s acceptance rate is 64%. The tuition at Asbury…Read More
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY • Public, City
Western Kentucky University is a public 4-year college located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. There are currently 12,267 undergraduates at Western Kentucky and the school’s acceptance rate is 97%. The tuition…Read More
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Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Thomas More University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. There are currently 1,305 undergraduates at Thomas More and the school’s acceptance rate is 97%. The…Read More
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY • Public, Town
Eastern Kentucky University is a public 4-year college located in Richmond, Kentucky. There are currently 11,674 undergraduates at EKU and the school’s acceptance rate is 78%. The tuition at EKU…Read More
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Morehead State University
Morehead, KY • Public, Town
Morehead State University is a public 4-year college located in Morehead, Kentucky. There are currently 4,689 undergraduates at Morehead State and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at…Read More
Morehead State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
University of the Cumberlands is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. There are currently 5,468 undergraduates at Cumberlands and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition…Read More
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Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY • Public, Town
Kentucky State University is a public 4-year college located in Frankfort, Kentucky. There are currently 1,317 undergraduates at Kentucky State and the school’s acceptance rate is 93%. The tuition at…Read More
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Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Lindsey Wilson College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Columbia, Kentucky. There are currently 1,649 undergraduates at Lindsey Wilson. The tuition at Lindsey Wilson is $27,274.
Lindsey Wilson College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY • Private, Non-Profit, City
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Owensboro, Kentucky. There are currently 794 undergraduates at Kentucky Wesleyan and the school’s acceptance rate is 67%. The tuition…Read More
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University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
University of Pikeville is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Pikeville, Kentucky. There are currently 1,140 undergraduates at Pikeville. The tuition at Pikeville is $24,150.
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