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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Kentucky Wesleyan College	892	71.78	890 – 1,140	20999	35895	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Located in Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 72%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 53% first year retention rate and around 31% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Undergraduates 892 Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
2	Centre College	1385	48.16	1,240 – 1,410	23860	50073	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Econometrics and Quantitative Economics being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Undergraduates 1,385 Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
3	Kentucky State University	1793	96.08	800 – 930	9397	29640	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY Based in Frankfort, Kentucky State University accepts 96% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students attending Kentucky State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,793 Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $9,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,640
4	The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	1018	55.87	1,010 – 1,270	21081	63721	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 33% of students attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,018 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	Brescia University	545	35.24	970 – 1,210	15634	39897	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction....Read more Undergraduates 545 Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
6	Spalding University	718	99.45	860 – 1,100	25999	42870	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Spalding University Louisville, KY Based in Louisville, Spalding University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Spalding University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 718 Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $25,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,870
7	American National University-Louisville	351	0	--	16519	26172	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky American National University-Louisville Louisville, KY Undergraduates 351 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,172
8	Thomas More University	2126	90.35	1,080 – 1,280	22297	47148	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY Located in Crestview Hills, Thomas More University accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Thomas More University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,126 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,148
9	Berea College	1529	15.67	1,110 – 1,310	5888	35676	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $54,830 on average. The most popular degree programs are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and......Read more Undergraduates 1,529 Acceptance Rate 15.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $5,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
10	Simmons College of Kentucky	504	100	760 – 850	16723	22732	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 14% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 504 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 760 – 850 Avg. Net Price $16,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,732
11	University of Louisville	17916	79.21	1,020 – 1,250	19785	46571	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 84% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 17,916 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
12	Sullivan University	1852	96.17	1,080 – 1,180	19528	34516	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Sullivan University Louisville, KY Undergraduates 1,852 Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,516
13	Asbury University	2066	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	23033	35563	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,516 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Undergraduates 2,066 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
14	Bellarmine University	2365	93.71	1,020 – 1,250	23165	49819	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Bellarmine University Louisville, KY Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university providing a liberal arts education. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 78% first year retention rate, and 71% six year graduation rate. BU is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville right near the Bardstown Road corridor. Undergraduates 2,365 Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,819
15	Kentucky Christian University	497	60.91	970 – 1,180	21099	39921	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 497 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
16	Midway University	1796	96.81	1,020 – 1,200	30679	40738	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 97% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 68% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Undergraduates 1,796 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $30,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
17	Northern Kentucky University	10136	96.66	1,010 – 1,210	9211	42105	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Located in Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,136 Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $9,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,105
18	Union Commonwealth University	775	63.15	850 – 1,110	17124	36529	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Union Commonwealth University Barbourville, KY Found in Barbourville, Union Commonwealth University’s acceptance rate is 63%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Union Commonwealth University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Union Commonwealth University, there is a 64% first year retention rate and 22% of......Read more Undergraduates 775 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,529
19	Georgetown College	1123	93.37	1,080 – 1,210	15160	40393	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,320 applicants, 27% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,739 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 518 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. Undergraduates 1,123 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,160 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
20	Campbellsville University	6848	79.74	970 – 1,180	19662	34639	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 80% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Undergraduates 6,848 Acceptance Rate 79.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
21	Western Kentucky University	13732	91.45	970 – 1,210	12548	38156	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 91% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 91% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 79%......Read more Undergraduates 13,732 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
22	University of Pikeville	1164	89.67	960 – 1,180	13227	34508	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,164 Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
23	Lindsey Wilson University	1738	0	930 – 1,140	16374	34861	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Lindsey Wilson University Columbia, KY Undergraduates 1,738 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,861
24	Alice Lloyd College	589	75.23	890 – 1,110	18600	35174	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 75%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 68% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 589 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $18,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
25	Transylvania University	950	66.05	1,090 – 1,320	25442	40447	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Undergraduates 950 Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
26	Murray State University	8217	84.13	1,010 – 1,240	10182	38473	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 96% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 8,217 Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
27	University of Kentucky	25535	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	21958	47266	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 55% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Undergraduates 25,535 Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
28	Eastern Kentucky University	13448	96.83	970 – 1,180	12279	38611	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Based in Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students at Eastern Kentucky University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 13,448 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,279 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,611
29	University of the Cumberlands	7612	98.81	900 – 1,150	14743	39046	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 99%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 83% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 7,612 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
30	Galen College of Nursing-Louisville	4801	100	630 – 850	17734	59213	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 17% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-Louisville will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Undergraduates 4,801 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
31	Morehead State University	7941	83.28	970 – 1,190	9630	37131	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Morehead State University Morehead, KY Located in Morehead, Morehead State University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Morehead State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Undergraduates 7,941 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,131
32	Beckfield College-Florence	536	79.57	970 – 1,110	27653	34873	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Beckfield College-Florence Florence, KY Undergraduates 536 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,873
33	Clear Creek Baptist Bible College	163	100	--	10451	35559	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Kentucky Clear Creek Baptist Bible College Pineville, KY Based in Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College accepts 100% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 90% of students at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 163 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,559