2020 Guide to Colleges in Kentucky

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Kentucky. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 26 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Kentucky

crest image Centre College

Located in Danville in what is generally considered a small town setting, Centre College of Kentucky is ranked #1 in the state of Kentucky. Centre College of Kentucky supports roughly 1,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Centre College.

crest image University of Kentucky

Located in Lexington in what is generally considered a city setting, UK is ranked #2 in the state of Kentucky. UK supports roughly 23,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about University of Kentucky.

crest image Transylvania University

Located in Lexington in what is generally considered a city setting, Transylvania is ranked #3 in the state of Kentucky. Transylvania supports roughly 1,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Transylvania University.

crest image Bellarmine University

Located in Louisville in what is generally considered a city setting, Bellarmine U is ranked #4 in the state of Kentucky. Bellarmine U supports roughly 2,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Learn more about Bellarmine University.

crest image University of Louisville

Located in Louisville in what is generally considered a city setting, U of L is ranked #5 in the state of Kentucky. U of L supports roughly 18,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Learn more about University of Louisville.

crest image Berea College

Located in Berea in what is generally considered a small town setting, Berea is ranked #6 in the state of Kentucky. Berea supports roughly 1,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Berea College.

crest image Asbury University

Located in Wilmore in what is generally considered a small town setting, Asbury is ranked #7 in the state of Kentucky. Asbury supports roughly 1,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Learn more about Asbury University.

crest image Murray State University

Located in Murray in what is generally considered a small town setting, Murray State is ranked #8 in the state of Kentucky. Murray State supports roughly 9,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Learn more about Murray State University.

crest image Thomas More College

Located in Crestview Hills in what is generally considered a suburban setting, TMC is ranked #9 in the state of Kentucky. TMC supports roughly 2,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about Thomas More College.

crest image Spalding University

Located in Louisville in what is generally considered a city setting, Spalding is ranked #10 in the state of Kentucky. Spalding supports roughly 1,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Spalding University.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Kentucky.