Lexington is a city in Kentucky and it is the county seat of Fayette county. Its population is 323,152. There are 5 colleges near Lexington, Kentucky - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Lexington. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 65,367 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,865 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 88.88% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,075.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky In Lexington |
Public four-years |
$34,140 ($13,502) | $36,238 ($14,644) | 34,709 | 18 to 1 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College In Lexington |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,512 ($4,808) | Not Offered | 12,965 | 20 to 1 |
| Kentucky Community and Technical College System 14.7 miles from Lexington |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Eastern Kentucky University 22.6 miles from Lexington |
Public four-years |
$21,230 ($10,320) | $14,628 ($10,794) | 15,673 | 17 to 1 |
| Kentucky State University 24.2 miles from Lexington |
Public four-years |
$13,578 ($9,387) | $11,439 ($11,438) | 2,020 | 10 to 1 |
