Universities in Kentucky — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Kentucky. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.uky.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.louisville.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.wku.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.eku.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Transylvania University
Lexington, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.transy.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.bellarmine.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Centre College
Danville, Kentucky
Official Website: https://www.centre.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Kentucky. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026