2023 Top Public Universities in Kentucky

• Louisville, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  2,304 reviews

Sophomore: The university of louisville has a plethora of resources that help students find what they need. Campus life is well diverse and fun! There are many events that take place in support of groups that help individuals feel like they belong. The academic environment is constantly changing in efforts of making progress in helping students. Professors and Staff members have encouraged me to be open minded and to have hope that success will be continuously be in my future. The university allows individuals, like myself, to gain a better understanding of who we are and what it is we want to pursue in life. In essence, I have gained an experience that can only be understood, firsthand.... Read 2,304 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 65%

• Net price $17,894

• SAT range 1050-1270

• Lexington, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  3,882 reviews

Junior: It is an amazing school with a gorgeous campus and absolutely endless ways to be involved in activities of your liking. Such a large number of students and faculty makes it a great school for broadening your worldview and learning new perspectives, as well as making friends! It is truly a place to find yourself, and your place in the world. The food is great, classes are great, and dorms are great. Although it is expensive, you do get what you pay for. I just hope it doesn't get to political and woke for its own good.... Read 3,882 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 96%

• Net price $19,831

• SAT range 1070-1280

• Murray, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  1,303 reviews

Freshman: Murray State University is something of an enigma. Even though the campus itself is very large and of great quality, the town it is inhabiting is rather small. It is not very often that you find a college of this caliber in a small country town like Murray. Perhaps one of the best parts of MSU is the quality of the faculty and staff. I have yet to meet a professor that wasn't more than pleased to sit down and talk with me about my academics or life in general. Canvas--the software MSU uses for its homework, tests, quizzes, announcements, etc.--is very easy to use and navigate. The campus is spotless, and the recreational center and other facilities are in excellent condition. Even though I am just a freshman this year, I can hardly wait to see what the next three years have in store!... Read 1,303 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 77%

• Net price $11,628

• SAT range 1020-1230

• Highland Heights, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  1,917 reviews

Junior: The two years that I have already spent at Northern Kentucky University exceeded my expectations. The community, staff, students, and organizations have always been super welcoming. This helped tremendously in reducing the anxiety of entering college. There are so many ways to get involved on campus and feel included as a Norse. Specifically, I joined a sorority and was able to meet the most amazing people. This gave me better connections to the campus and area. I have always been able to find my way around campus and get answers to questions that I may have. Everyone there is friendly and the advisors are great. They have kept me on track with my major and ease my concerns when it comes to scheduling the next semesters!... Read 1,917 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $9,664

• SAT range 960-1190

• Bowling Green, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  2,203 reviews

Freshman: I love Western Kentucky University. WKU is a perfect size for a student who does not prefer a large party school but still wants to socialize! They have an incredible Greek life and they have amazing classes as well! I enjoy my classes here, and I am also apart of the Honors College here on campus as well. As a D1 school, WKU also has great sports! We have good football teams, softball teams, and others. WKU is known especially for their Chinese Flagship Program, and their Dental Hygiene Program as well, which I will be attending this fall!... Read 2,203 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $12,705

• SAT range 980-1180

• Morehead, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  1,074 reviews

Freshman: It's only my second week at Morehead but I've enjoyed it a lot so far! All of my professors are great, my classes are interesting and not too difficult, and most of the students I've met have been super nice--it's easy to make friends here.... Read 1,074 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 77%

• Net price $12,498

• SAT range 950-1220

• Richmond, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  1,625 reviews

Niche User: My experience with Eastern Kentucky University has been very helpful and straight forward! Not only is the campus beautiful and vibrant, but it is also very easy to navigate. The dorm halls are close together, the buildings with similar majors are grouped closely and the cafeteria and statue of Daniel Boone are in the center of it all! Furthermore, the EKU staff have been welcoming and transparent. When I have gone to visit the campus, the staff has been very accommodating and kind. Answering questions and providing extra information and assistance to my inquires and curiosity of life of campus. Eastern Kentucky University’s staff is very welcoming and easy to work with. Overall, my experience at EKU has been unforgettable and has set the standard for other colleges!... Read 1,625 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $14,151

• SAT range 950-1170

• Frankfort, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.21 out of 5  336 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at kentucky state has been out of this world bro, It's an awesome HBCU university given the chance with amazing funny people I promise you'll like it here. My first year I was unsure what to do and where to start because i'm an first year college student in my family and kentucky state made me feel at home I even found an passion for Jesus here so I know it's valid. If your looking for a small communtiy with a family style of school come to kstate you won't regret it!.... Read 336 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 84%

• Net price $7,254

• SAT range 860-1050

• Richmond, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: I am Receiving my degree in occupational safety. The instructors/ professors are very knowledgeable and explain everything in detail. If there is a problem, EKU staff, IT, professors, and instructors are willing to help resolve the problem, whether it is a course connections problem to understanding certain materials. I highly recommend the Occupational Safety course at EKU if you intend to enter, or wish greater knowledge, in the safety field.... Read 16 reviews

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• Bowling Green, KY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

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