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Kentucky Colleges

60 Colleges
$64,940 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,957 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly graduations, Kentucky is ranked #25 in the country with 56,652 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $16,235 per year to get their degree at a college in Kentucky, while out of state students will pay an average of $18,478 per year.

An estimated 44% of college students in Kentucky take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,989 per year.

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#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$13,212 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Kentucky is 29,986, of which 22,227 students are undergraduates and of those, 20,239 are full-time. For undergraduates at UK, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

43% of UK students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,420 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,266 during the early-career years.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$12,828 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,211 students at UofL in total, 15,927 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,598 are full-time. It takes the average UofL undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 40% of students at UofL take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,490 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,571 during the early-career years.

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$11,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Western Kentucky University is 17,517, of which 15,286 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,749 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WKU is 4.5 years.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,581 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WKU is $38,156.

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#4

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,875 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of the Cumberlands is 19,110, of which 4,511 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,312 are full-time. It takes the average Cumberlands undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 56% of students at Cumberlands take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,980 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,046 during the early-career years.

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#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$10,896 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northern Kentucky University is 16,211, of which 11,507 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,024 are full-time. For undergraduates at NKU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

42% of NKU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,037 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NKU is $42,105.

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#6

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$10,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,070 undergraduates at Eastern, of which 9,572 are full-time, and there are 14,465 students altogether. It takes the average Eastern undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

46% of Eastern students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,046 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,611 during the early-career years.

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#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,771 students at Campbellsville University in total, 5,794 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,495 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,187 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,639 during the early-career years.

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#8

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$9,708 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,449 students at Murray State in total, 7,863 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,149 are full-time. For undergraduates at Murray State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,485 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,473 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,180 students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in total, 4,221 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

24% of Bluegrass Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,743 a year.

Students who graduate from Bluegrass Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,081 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$9,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,304 students at Morehead State University in total, 8,618 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,299 are full-time. It takes the average Morehead State University undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,567 a year.

Students who graduate from Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,131 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,196 students at Jefferson Community and Technical College in total, 3,131 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

13% of Jefferson Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,155 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,950 during the early-career years.

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#12

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bellarmine University is 3,293, of which 2,484 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,369 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 60% of students at Bellarmine U take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,028 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bellarmine U is $49,819.

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#13

Frontier Nursing University

Versailles, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

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#14

Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
80% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is 2,986, of which 2,848 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,755 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is 88%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

80% of Galen College of Nursing - Louisville students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,813 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is $58,951.

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#15

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,625 undergraduates at Sullivan University, of which 1,639 are full-time, and there are 3,165 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 82% of students at Sullivan University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,090 a year.

Students who graduate from Sullivan University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,516 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is 5,850, which includes 2,160 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

6% of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,800 a year.

Students who graduate from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,562 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,837 students at SCC in total, 2,048 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,040 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCC is $27,858.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Owensboro Community and Technical College is 3,901, which includes 1,430 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at Owensboro Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,040 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Owensboro Community and Technical College is $31,283.

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#19

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,274 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,764 students at Lindsey Wilson College in total, 1,974 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,796 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

55% of Lindsey Wilson College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,757 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,861 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,137 students at SKYCTC in total, 1,562 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

8% of SKYCTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,059 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SKYCTC is $32,195.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,086 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 4,337, of which 964 students are undergraduates and of those, 593 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

21% of SBTS students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $12,765 a year.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 4,893, which includes 1,762 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,981 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $29,823.

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#23

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,672 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 855 undergraduates at Spalding, of which 707 are full-time, and there are 1,596 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Spalding is 4.5 years.

Approximately 63% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,126 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Spalding is $42,870.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,299 students at Gateway in total, 1,151 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,660 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,492 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,446 students at Maysville Community and Technical College in total, 1,186 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

16% of Maysville Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,626 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,631 during the early-career years.

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Other Kentucky Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Madisonville Community College 443
27 University of Pikeville 440
28 Thomas More University 437
29 Asbury University 429
30 Big Sandy Community and Technical College 425
31 Centre College 407
32 Hopkinsville Community College 395
33 Ashland Community and Technical College 393
34 Georgetown College 373
35 Hazard Community and Technical College 366
36 Midway University 328
37 Asbury Theological Seminary 326
38 Union College Kentucky 322
39 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 317
40 Berea College 299
41 Transylvania University 240
42 Brescia University 201
43 Kentucky State University 200
44 Henderson Community College 188
45 Kentucky Wesleyan College 175
46 Beckfield College - Florence 155
47 Kentucky Christian University 127
48 Galen College of Nursing - ARH 111
49 ATA College 104
50 Alice Lloyd College 74
51 American National University - Lexington 44
52 Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 34
53 MedQuest College 22
54 Simmons College of Kentucky 20
55 Lexington Theological Seminary 18
56 Daymar College - Bowling Green 14
57 Ross College-Hopkinsville 12
58 Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 9
59 Kentucky Mountain Bible College 7
60 Interactive College of Technology - Newport 0

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