Universities in Kentucky

1 campuses profiled, with admission requirements, published costs, test policies and deadlines. Reviewed 2026-09-20.

Public Founded 1865

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Acceptance: 94%
In-state tuition: $13,000
Undergrads: 23,000

An open-access flagship with an academic medical centre that serves as a clinical site for health sciences students.

Studying in Kentucky

This page lists the 1 universities in Kentucky currently profiled in the directory: 1 public and 0 private nonprofit. Each profile carries the same fields — acceptance rate, published tuition for residents and non-residents, standardized test policy, deadlines and accreditation — so the campuses can be compared directly.

The lowest published in-state tuition in this group is at University of Kentucky, at about $13,000 per year before housing and fees.

The most selective is University of Kentucky, reporting an acceptance rate near 94%.

The largest undergraduate population belongs to University of Kentucky with roughly 23,000 undergraduates.

If you are a resident of Kentucky, the public campuses above are almost always the lowest-cost route to a bachelor's degree, and the state's community colleges add a cheaper first two years through transfer agreements. If you are applying from outside the state, compare the non-resident rate against private universities after aid before assuming the public option is cheaper — it frequently is not.

Frequently asked questions

How many universities does this directory list in Kentucky?

1 institutions in Kentucky are profiled here: 1 public and 0 private nonprofit. The state has more institutions than this; the directory covers the campuses students most often compare.

What is the cheapest university in Kentucky in this directory?

University of Kentucky has the lowest published in-state tuition in this list at about $13,000 per year, before housing, food and fees. Aid can lower the net price further.

Do I pay in-state tuition if I move to Kentucky for university?

Usually not. Kentucky, like almost every state, excludes time spent in the state primarily for education from the residency clock, so students who move to study normally remain non-residents for the whole degree.

Which university in Kentucky is hardest to get into?

Among the campuses profiled here, University of Kentucky reports the lowest acceptance rate at about 94%. Selectivity also varies sharply by major within any single university.