Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Kentucky. By school type, there are 5 public and 5 private schools in best schools in Kentucky. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berea College | Berea, KY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Centre College | Danville, KY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 6 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Spalding University | Louisville, KY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Kentucky is $22,228 for State residents and $32,293 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 80.07% and graduation rate is 61.40%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berea College | $43,612 | 33.01% | 66% | 9:1 | 1,432 |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $12,610 / $31,608 | 94.01% | 68% | 16:1 | 29,986 |
| 3 | Centre College | $46,000 | 67.98% | 86% | 10:1 | 1,333 |
| 4 | University of Louisville | $12,370 / $28,716 | 74.69% | 62% | 19:1 | 22,211 |
| 5 | Transylvania University | $42,520 | 91.97% | 73% | 10:1 | 963 |
| 6 | Bellarmine University | $44,920 | 85.50% | 65% | 13:1 | 3,293 |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | $10,392 / $20,448 | 80.29% | 48% | 18:1 | 16,211 |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | $9,752 / $20,024 | 98.35% | 48% | 15:1 | 14,465 |
| 9 | Spalding University | $26,550 | 89.78% | 42% | 11:1 | 1,596 |
| 10 | Murray State University | $9,252 / $18,528 | 85.16% | 56% | 17:1 | 9,449 |
| Average | $22,228 / $32,293 | 80.07% | 61.40% | 13.80:1 | 10,094 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Kentuckyand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.