Lens covers 12 four-year colleges in Kentucky, 7 public and 5 private. They range from Thomas More University (1,293 undergraduates) to University of Kentucky (24,763). Acceptance rates run from 19% to 94%, and 11 of the 12 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 12 four-year colleges in Kentucky
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Louisville | 2,161 | 86% | $48,770 |
| Berea College | Berea | 1,513 | 19% | $51,658 |
| Campbellsville University | Campbellsville | 2,840 | 80% | $27,998 |
| Centre College | Danville | 1,400 | 54% | $52,820 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | 12,318 | 78% | $10,320 in-state · $21,230 out-of-state |
| Morehead State University | Morehead | 4,578 | 77% | $10,024 in-state · $14,980 out-of-state |
| Murray State University | Murray | 6,688 | 86% | $9,900 in-state · $19,836 out-of-state |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | 8,246 | 68% | $11,088 in-state · $21,912 out-of-state |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills | 1,293 | 90% | $39,800 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | 24,763 | 93% | $13,502 in-state · $34,140 out-of-state |
| University of Louisville | Louisville | 14,727 | 79% | $13,136 in-state · $29,482 out-of-state |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | 12,155 | 94% | $11,652 in-state · $27,000 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Kentucky admit at least half of applicants? 11 of the 12: Bellarmine University, Campbellsville University, Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Kentucky? University of Kentucky is the largest, with 24,763 undergraduates, and Thomas More University is the smallest, with 1,293 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Kentucky are public? 7 of the 12 are public and 5 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.