Best Colleges in Kentucky 2023

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There are over 50 colleges and universities in Kentucky, but the six colleges below are considered the best in the state. Interested in some of these schools? Click the heart icon to save your favorite colleges to your own personal college list.

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,520

Out-of-State

$28,866

Acceptance Rate82%

University of Louisville is a public, state university in the city of Louisville, KY. University of Louisville was founded in 1798. The college currently enrolls around 22,017 students per year, including 15,921 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Louisville

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Louisville. Around 82% of applicants get into University of Louisville each year. In 2022, 12,608 out of 15,462 total applicants were accepted.

University of Louisville Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	13%

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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$13,212

Out-of-State

$33,406

Acceptance Rate95%

University of Kentucky is a public, state university in the city of Lexington, KY. University of Kentucky was founded in 1865. The college enrolls around 31,547 students per year, including 22,735 undergraduate students.

University of Kentucky Acceptance Rate

University of Kentucky admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 20,979 out of 22,109 total applicants were accepted.

University of Kentucky Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	95%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8.8%

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University of Kentucky is located in the city of Lexington, KY, near Cincinnati and Louisville.

If you are interested in seeing University of Kentucky for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64/75 to Lexington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass Airport (Lexington, KY).

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Transylvania University

Lexington, KY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$44,980

Out-of-State

$44,980

Acceptance Rate91%

Transylvania University is a private, religious university in the city of Lexington, KY. Transylvania University was founded in 1780. The university enrolls around 989 students per year, including 999 undergrad students.

Transylvania University Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Transylvania University. The acceptance rate at Transylvania University is 91%. Out of 1,781 applications received in 2022, 1,615 students were offered admission.

Transylvania University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	91%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	9%

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Transylvania University is located in the city of Lexington, KY, near Cincinnati and Louisville.

If you are interested in seeing Transylvania University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64, Interstate 75 to Lexington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass.

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Centre College

Danville, KY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$48,070

Out-of-State

$48,070

Acceptance Rate76%

Centre College is a private, religious college in the town of Danville, KY. Centre was founded in 1819 and enrolls 1,411 undergrads and no graduate students.

Centre Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Centre. The acceptance rate at Centre is 76%. Out of 2,211 applications received in 2022, 1,690 students were offered admission.

Centre College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	76%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	26%

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Centre College is located in Danville, KY,.

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Berea College

Berea, KY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Acceptance Rate25%

Berea College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Berea, KY. Berea College was founded in 1855 and enrolls 1,433 undergrads and no graduate students.

Berea College Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Berea College. The acceptance rate at Berea College is 25%. Out of 2,217 applications received in 2022, 545 students were offered admission.

Berea College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	25%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8%

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Berea College is located in Berea, KY,.

If you would like to see Berea College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Berea, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$46,780

Out-of-State

$46,780

Acceptance Rate82%

Bellarmine University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Louisville, KY. Bellarmine University was founded in 1950. The university enrolls around 3,293 students a year, including 2,484 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Bellarmine University

It is moderately difficult to get into Bellarmine University. Bellarmine University admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 4,190 students applied to Bellarmine University and 3,454 were admitted.

Bellarmine University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.4
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	18%

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Bellarmine University is located in the suburbs of Louisville.

If you want to see Bellarmine University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65, Interstate 64, Interstate 71 to Louisville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Louisville International.

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Best Colleges in Kentucky 2023

University of Louisville

$12,520

$28,866

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Louisville

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University of Kentucky

$13,212

$33,406

University of Kentucky Acceptance Rate

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Transylvania University

$44,980

$44,980

Transylvania University Acceptance Rate

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Centre College

$48,070

$48,070

Centre Acceptance Rate

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Berea College

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Bellarmine University

$46,780

$46,780

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