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), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Centre College | Danville, KY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 6 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Spalding University | Louisville, KY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Kentucky is $22,189 for State residents and $31,880 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 77.20% and graduation rate is 59.90%. 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 | $45,092 | 30% | 68% | 10:1 | 1,673 |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $12,484 / $31,294 | 96% | 66% | 16:1 | 29,182 |
| 3 | Centre College | $44,300 | 76% | 84% | 11:1 | 1,434 |
| 4 | University of Louisville | $12,162 / $28,508 | 69% | 59% | 14:1 | 21,430 |
| 5 | Transylvania University | $41,610 | 90% | 70% | 11:1 | 987 |
| 6 | Bellarmine University | $43,470 | 66% | 66% | 11:1 | 3,369 |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | $10,296 / $20,256 | 90% | 46% | 19:1 | 14,764 |
| 8 | Eastern Kentucky University | $9,876 / $19,948 | 94% | 45% | 15:1 | 15,815 |
| 9 | Spalding University | $25,975 | 79% | 40% | 11:1 | 1,758 |
| 10 | Murray State University | $9,168 / $18,348 | 82% | 55% | 15:1 | 9,454 |
| Average | $22,189 / $31,880 | 77.20% | 59.90% | 13.30:1 | 9,987 | |
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.