Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond | (800) 465-9191
- Enrollment 15,969
- In-State Tuition & Fees $11,840/year
- Room & Board $12,662/year (average cost)
- Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 82%
- Regional Campuses in Corbin & Manchester
- Featured Online Programs: EKU’s fully accredited online degree programs are consistently recognized as among the best in the country. More than 50 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs are available online, including nursing, education, psychology, criminal justice, occupational safety, homeland security, social work, business and general studies, among other in-demand fields. Learn more at eku.edu/programs.
- Graduate Programs: The EKU Graduate School offers more than 30 master’s degree programs from six academic colleges, one specialist degree and four doctoral degrees, all sharing a commitment to quality, flexibility and affordability. Programs include education; occupational therapy; nursing; safety, security and emergency management; psychology; and business administration (MBA); among others.
Kentucky State University
Frankfort | 844.700.2733 or 502.597.6000
- Enrollment 2,838
- In-State Tuition & Fees $4,605 per semester
- Room & Board $3,895 per semester
- Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 91% (Undergraduate students)
- Featured Online Programs: At KSU Online, we believe that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of geographical location or busy schedules. Our online programs empower students to pursue their academic goals while maintaining flexibility and balance in their lives. With over 20 programs online and more on the way, the question that drives our faculty and staff is simple: where are you going and how we will help you get there? Learn more about KSU’s Online offerings at kysu.edu/online.
- Graduate Programs: Doctorate in Nursing Practice (Available Fully Online), Masters degrees in the following areas: Special Education LBD (Online), Business Administration-Executive Leadership (Online), Criminal Justice (Online), Social Work (Online), Psychology (Forensic Science (Non-Licensure) (Online), Psychology (Forensic Counseling (Licensure), Interdisciplinary Behavior Studies, Business Administration, Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Studies and Technology, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science and Certificates in the following areas: Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies, Environmental Methods, Environmental Agriculture and Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Morehead State University
Morehead | (800) 585-6781 or (606) 783-2000
- Enrollment 8,700
- In-State Tuition: $10,192 undergraduate per year; $573 per credit hour graduate; $425 per credit hour graduate (600-level courses) in Volgenau College of Education
- Room & Board $11,470/year
- Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 98%
- Offering classes in Morehead, Ashland, Hazard (University Center of the Mountains), Mt. Sterling, Prestonsburg, Somerset (University Center of Southern Kentucky), Eagle Scholars (Early College/Dual Credit) and online.
- Featured Programs: MSU offers excellent academic programs in biomedical sciences, education, engineering and technology, music, nursing, radiologic science, space systems engineering and more. For a complete list of academic programs, visitwww.moreheadstate.edu/academics.
- Featured Online Programs: Education, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.); Engineering, Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.); Adult and Higher Education, Master of Arts; English, Master of Arts; Communication, Master of Arts; Leadership in Medical Imaging, Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences; Master of Business Administration (MBA); Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (post-licensure online program); Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNPP); Business (various options), Bachelor of Business Administration; Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Administration; Small Business Management, Bachelor of Business Administration; Engineering & Technology Management, Bachelor of Science (for students with an associate degree); Political Science, Bachelor of Arts; Sociology & Social Justice, Bachelor of Arts. A complete list of online programs is available at www.moreheadstate.edu/online.
Murray State University
Murray | (800) 272-4678
- Enrollment 9,932
- In-State Tuition & Fees $10,320
- Room & Board $11,490
- Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 99%
- Featured Online Programs: Business Administration (undergraduate (2+2) and Graduate); RN to Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) (undergraduate); Computer Information Systems (undergraduate (2+2)); Cybersecurity Management (graduate); Integrated Studies (undergraduate); Logistics and Supply Chain Management (undergraduate (2+2)); Occupational Safety and Health (graduate); Public Administration (graduate); Information Systems (graduate); Postsecondary Education Administration (graduate). Visit
- Graduate Programs: Murray State offers over 50 graduate degrees (Master’s, Specialist and Doctorate) and certificates. Highlighted programs are Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Occupational Safety and Health (MS), Cybersecurity Management (MS), Agriculture (MS), P-20 and Community Leadership (EdD); English Pedagogy and Technology (DA), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Visit
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights | (859) 572-5100
- Enrollment around 15,000
- In-State Tuition & Fees $11,496
- Room & Board $6,760
- Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1
- Receiving Financial Aid: More than 85%
- Featured Online Programs: Business Administration (MBA), Cybersecurity, Global Supply Chain Management, Integrative Studies, Organizational Leadership, RN to BSN
- Graduate Programs: Accounting (MACC), Doctor of Nursing Practice—Nurse Anesthesia Specialization, Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading, Health Informatics, Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington | (859) 257-2000
- Enrollment 35,952 (Fall 2024)
- In-State Tuition & Fees $13,502/year (2024-25 undergrad, full-time)
- Room & Board $16,016/year*
- Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 97% (Fall 2022 first-time, full-time undergraduate)**
- Featured Online Programs: The University of Kentucky’s mission to advance the Commonwealth centers on helping students succeed, and innovative programs help students develop the skills to thrive in the 21st-century. Through UK Online, students can choose from more than 80 online degree and certification programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels to find the right path for them. Recognized as a 2024 Newsweek “Top Online College,” program offerings include options in Criminal Justice, Learning Design and Technology, Human Resource Management and many more. Resources and supports are available every step of the way from academic services to student life and well-being. Explore the full portfolio of online programs and student support services at https://online.uky.edu/, and discover what it means to join the Wildcat family.
- Graduate Programs: As one of only eight universities in the country with the full complement of liberal arts, engineering, professional, agricultural and medical colleges and disciplines on one contiguous campus, the University of Kentucky offers advanced degrees in more than 90 program areas. UK students can take advantage of the William T. Young Library, one of the world’s leading research libraries, and expand the boundaries of what is possible in one of nearly a dozen research centers. For information and to see how UK can be part of your educational journey, visit: http://gradschool.uky.edu/graduate-programs.
*Average cost based on 2024/25 rates of double occupancy/maximum meal plan.
** Fall 2022 financial aid data is preliminary and includes grants, scholarships, and loans
University of Louisville
Louisville | (800) 871-8635
- Enrollment 25,005 (Fall 2025)
- In-State Tuition & Fees $13,194 (undergrad, full time); graduate (excluding Professional Schools, MBAs, Master’s in Accounting, Planning and Public Administration): $15,304.
- Online courses: Undergrad, $559/credit hour; graduate, $850 per credit hour.
- Active-Duty Military $250/credit hour
- Academic Catalog
- Room & Board $12,960 (minimum)
- Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1 (undergrad average)
- Receiving Financial Aid 98% (GRS Cohort, Fall 2025)*
- Featured Online Programs:
- UofL provides access to innovative education pathways through more than 70 fully online programs designed for adult learners with various backgrounds to realize their dreams and make an impact in their community and beyond. Online degrees and certificates span a wide array of disciplines including business, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, healthcare, human resources, leadership, nursing, public health, social work and more. Some programs feature academic credit for prior learning and 8-week accelerated courses. Find your best-fit program at (https://louisville.edu/online) and ignite your potential for a better future.
- Graduate Programs: See above and U of L website
*FALL 2025 FINANCIAL AID DATA IS PRELIMINARY AND INCLUDES GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND LOANS.
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green | (270) 745-0111
- Enrollment 15,917
- In-State Tuition & Fees $12,072/year
- Housing $6,090/year
- Meal Plan $4,412/year
- Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 98.5% (first-time, first-year students)
- Campuses in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown/Fort Knox, Glasgow, Owensboro, and Somerset
- Featured Online Programs: Experience support, flexibility and freedom of choice with WKU’s nationally ranked online degree programs. WKU offers over 80 online degree and certificate programs, including options in Business, Criminology, Health Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Social Work, Child and Family Services and Computer Information Technology. View the complete list of online degrees and review nationally recognized student support services at wku.edu/online.
- Graduate Programs: WKU Graduate Studies offers 90+ academic degree programs at the doctoral, master’s, specialist and certificate levels, as well as Rank I/Rank II and certification-only programs. Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Programs provide academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in approximately five years. Numerous online options available. Visit wku.edu/graduate for more information on graduate programs.
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