2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Berea College	1487170000	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Largest Endowment $1,487,170,000 4.8% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
2	Centre College	391321451	55.53	1,240 – 1,430	23780	50073	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Largest Endowment $391,321,451 4.3% Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $23,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
3	Transylvania University	244769343	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 Largest Endowment $244,769,343 10.9% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
4	University of the Cumberlands	222441780	71.39	1,010 – 1,210	11555	39046	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 71%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 69% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $222,441,780 35.2% Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
5	The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	96731683	96.89	1,000 – 1,180	19873	63721	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 40% of students attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $96,731,683 2.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	Asbury University	72424602	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Largest Endowment $72,424,602 5.6% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
7	Alice Lloyd College	60558040	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $60,558,040 6.0% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
8	Bellarmine University	59434525	86.11	1,020 – 1,240	24432	49819	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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, 75% first year retention rate, and 65% six year graduation rate. BU is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville right near the Bardstown Road corridor. Largest Endowment $59,434,525 16.3% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,819
9	Georgetown College	37379331	91.06	970 – 1,150	14878	40393	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,230 applicants, 26% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,435 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 551 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. Largest Endowment $37,379,331 0.1% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
10	Lindsey Wilson College	36940462	0	930 – 1,140	14422	34861	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY Largest Endowment $36,940,462 12.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,861
11	Campbellsville University	36455948	72.35	930 – 1,180	18777	34639	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Largest Endowment $36,455,948 2.1% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
12	Kentucky Wesleyan College	35846906	67.05	1,010 – 1,210	20867	35895	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Located in Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 33% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Largest Endowment $35,846,906 7.4% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
13	Thomas More University	33220333	97.03	1,040 – 1,190	21314	47148	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY Located in Crestview Hills, Thomas More University accepts 97% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Thomas More University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $33,220,333 3.1% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,148
14	Union College	31796460	43.74	1,320 – 1,480	19223	36529	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Union College Barbourville, KY Found in Barbourville, Union College’s acceptance rate is 44%. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Union College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Union College, there is a 90% first year retention rate and 28% of students will earn their degree in four years or less....Read more Largest Endowment $31,796,460 Acceptance Rate 43.7% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,529
15	Midway University	31643217	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Largest Endowment $31,643,217 9.4% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
16	University of Pikeville	30539068	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% 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 Largest Endowment $30,539,068 16.6% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
17	Spalding University	28250023	98.64	960 – 1,140	25539	42870	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Spalding University Louisville, KY Largest Endowment $28,250,023 25.0% Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,870
18	Clear Creek Baptist Bible College	22091982	54.34	--	13182	49979	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Clear Creek Baptist Bible College Pineville, KY Based in Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College accepts 54% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $22,091,982 5.0% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,979
19	Brescia University	15199816	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Largest Endowment $15,199,816 3.9% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
20	Kentucky Christian University	7306068	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Largest Endowment $7,306,068 3.8% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
21	Simmons College of Kentucky	0	98.19	760 – 850	19083	22732	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Kentucky Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 29% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 760 – 850 Avg. Net Price $19,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,732