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Colleges and universities in Kentucky

Kentucky has 85 colleges and universities in our directory (24 public, 28 private nonprofit, 33 for-profit). Together they enroll about 292,822 students. 53 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Louisville (16), Lexington (8), Bowling Green (6), Owensboro (4), Florence (3), Richmond (3), Berea (2), Elizabethtown (2), Hazard (2), Hopkinsville (2), Newport (2), Pikeville (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 85 schools

UK
Public

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Students
34,709
Retention
87%
Programs
287
Awards 2024-25
9,772
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkBusiness/CommerceMarketing +284
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UL
Public

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Students
23,065
Retention
81%
Programs
152
Awards 2024-25
5,669
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceTrade and Industrial Teacher EducationRegistered Nursing +149
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UC
Private nonprofit
Students
22,120
Retention
74%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
7,226
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherBusiness Administration and Management +71
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WKU
Public

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Students
16,291
Retention
78%
Programs
160
Awards 2024-25
4,683
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementGeneral StudiesRegistered Nursing +157
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EKU
Public
Students
15,673
Retention
77%
Programs
125
Awards 2024-25
3,659
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralRegistered NursingGeneral Studies +122
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NKU
Public

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Students
15,347
Retention
76%
Programs
105
Awards 2024-25
4,032
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness/CommerceBusiness Administration and Management +102
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JCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
13,429
Retention
60%
Programs
51
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +48
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BCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
12,965
Retention
67%
Programs
57
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyComputer and Information Sciences, General +54
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CU
Private nonprofit

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Students
10,836
Retention
64%
Programs
100
Awards 2024-25
3,208
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, OtherBusiness/Commerce +97
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MSU
Public
Students
10,020
Retention
76%
Programs
112
Awards 2024-25
2,347
CampusOnlineHybrid
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBusiness/CommerceGeneral Studies +109
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MSU
Public
Students
8,791
Retention
65%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
1,265
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingElementary Education and Teaching +68
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,155
Retention
66%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementWelding Technology +43
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GCN
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
5,585
Retention
80%
Programs
4
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingNursing EducationLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +1
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GCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,320
Retention
70%
Programs
36
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralElectricianWelding Technology +33
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MCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,434
Retention
70%
Programs
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Welding TechnologyBusiness Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Sciences, General +36
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LWU
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
4,193
Retention
63%
Programs
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, OtherCounseling PsychologyHuman Services +36
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,569
Retention
66%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences +35
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