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Most Selective Colleges in Kentucky by Acceptance Rate 2026

The hardest Kentucky colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.

Schools ranked
24
Cheapest net price
$6,106
Top earnings 10y
$66,240
Public / Private
8 / 16

How we picked this list

This list starts with Kentucky colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.43 (8 public, 16 private).

Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Berea College in Berea, KY tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 19.3%.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Kentucky colleges are in this list?

24 Kentucky colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.