Best Kentucky National Universities
University of Kentucky ranked first and University of Louisville ranked second in 2024 National Universities rankings in Kentucky. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 3 National Universities in Kentucky. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 3 National Universities in Kentucky is $33,406.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 3 National Universities in Kentucky is $35,459.
- The average SAT score is 1,180 and the average acceptance rate is 94.89%.
- The average number of students is 31,547 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 68.00%.
Best Kentucky National Universities Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Kentucky National Universities. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $33,406 | $35,459 | 1,180 | 95% | 31,547 | 68% | 17 to 1 |
| 2 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $29,174 | $29,102 | 1,170 | 82% | 22,017 | 62% | 13 to 1 |
| 3 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $27,850 | $13,110 | 980 | 98% | 1,532 | 44% | 9 to 1 |
| Average | $33,406 | $35,459 | 1,180 | 95% | 31,547 | 68% | 17 to 1 |
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