As of January 2026

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore | (844) GO.TO.ATS (46.86.287)

• Enrollment 1,700+
• In-State Tuition & Fees $750/credit hour plus $265 in technology fees and $185 in student services fees per semester
• Room & Board $2,650/semester-single housing; two-, three- and four-bedroom family housing, as well as pet-friendly options available.
• Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 80%
• Six locations plus online:  Wilmore, KY; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Memphis, TN; Tulsa, OK; Colorado Springs, CO; and online.
• Featured Online Programs:  Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Master of Biblical & Theological Foundations, Certificate in Church Planting
• Graduate Programs:  Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts [Theological Studies], Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Christian Spiritual Direction, Master of Biblical & Theological Foundations, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Theology [Biblical Studies], Master of Theology [Intercultural Studies], Master of Theology [Theological Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [Intercultural Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [Biblical Studies], Bilingually Delivered Master of Arts in Ministry
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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 
Pineville| (866) 340-3196 | (606) 337-3196

• Enrollment Under 250
• In-State Tuition & Fees $10,720
• Room & Board $7,224
• Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 90%
• Featured Online Programs: Certificate in Bible (28 hours); Bi-vocational Ministry Certificate (18 hours), A.A in Ministry (60 hours) B A in Ministry (120 hrs.)
• Graduate Programs: MA in Ministry

Kentucky Mountain Bible College 
Jackson | (606) 693-5000

• Enrollment Under 100
• In-State/Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $10,760
• Room & Board $5,630
• Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 95%
• Featured Online Programs: Pastoral Ministries, Biblical Studies
• Graduate Programs: Master of Ministry

Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington | (859) 252-0361

• Enrollment Under 200
• In-State Tuition & Fees $480/credit hour
• Room & Board N/A
• Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100%
• Featured Online Programs: Master Divinity, Master Theological Studies, Master Pastoral Studies, Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, Doctor of Ministry.(All programs are completed in an online community; MDiv and DMin require additional on-campus intensive sessions)
• Graduate Programs: Master Divinity, Master Theological Studies, Master Pastoral Studies, Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, Doctor of Ministry.

Louisville Bible College
Louisville | (502) 231-5221

• Enrollment Under 150
• In-State Tuition & Fees $1,540/year (may vary with number of hours taken)
• Room & Board no on campus housing
• Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1
• Receiving Financial Aid Financial aid available; inquire directly.
• Featured Online Programs: Limited courses available online
• Graduate Programs:  Masters in Sacred Literature

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 
Louisville | (502) 895-3411

• Enrollment Under 150
• In-State Tuition & Fees: Master’s-Level Students – $560.00 per credit hour; Doctor of Ministry Students – $15,950 flat fee.
• Room: On-campus residents reside at the William R. and Ellen Laws Lodge
• Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1
• Receiving Financial Aid: Generous merit-based scholarships, need-based funding, and campus employment are available for enrolling students.
• Featured Online Programs:
• Along with full-time & part-time on-campus instruction, the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religion degree programs are offered online. LPTS Online Learning is asynchronous, offering flexibility and accessibility, enabling students to work full-time, if needed. Whether enrolled in-person or online, all students come together at the annual campus kickoff gathering—to learn, worship, and build meaningful community.
• Graduate Programs:  Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Arts in Religion, Doctor of Ministry (Advanced Practice of Ministry, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Black Church Studies)

Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville | (502) 776-1443

• Enrollment Under: 507
• In-State Tuition & Fees: $16,040 (for 12-18 hours per fall and spring semesters)
• Room & Board: Cost of standard double room & board (cost varies depending on location and room type and location) approximately $5,515 (per semester, $11,030 combined Fall & Spring))
• Student Faculty Ratio: 10:1
• Receiving Financial Aid: 54%
• Associate Degrees in Biblical/Religious Studies, Early Childhood Education, General Studies, Teacher Education (Non-Licensure)
• Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Business, Bible/Biblical Studies, Computer Information Systems, Cross Cultural Communication, Music, Sociology/Lifelong Wellness, Theology/Theological Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies
• Master’s Degree in Medical Science

Simmons College of Kentucky is our commonwealth’s only private historically black college. Nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, our featured online program is our Master of Science in Medical Science. In partnership with Ponce Health Science University, The Master of Science in Medical Sciences program (MSMS Program) helps prepare graduate students for a successful career in medicine. In Simmons’ MSMS program, the course of study aligns with the traditional first year of medical school courses (UME), which will advance academics, help increase the MCAT score, and prepare students for entry into medical school and other medical professions.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 
Louisville | (502) 897-4200

• Enrollment Above 5,000
• Tuition & Fees $322 per credit hour for members of Southern Baptist Convention; $465 per credit hour for non-members
• Room & Board $2,925/semester
• Student/Faculty Ratio 35:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 38%, given by the institution
• Featured Online Programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Diploma, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry
• Graduate Programs: Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Missiology

Southland Bible Institute
Ashland | (606) 928-5127

• Enrollment Under 25
• In-State Tuition & Fees $25 per semester hour; under $1,000/year
• Room & Board $2,100
• Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 50%
• Featured Online Programs: None
• Graduate Programs: None

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