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

  • Enrollment 1,700+
  • In-State Tuition & Fees $730/credit hour plus $250 in technology fees and $170 in student services fees per semester
  • Room & Board $2,300/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], Program de Formacion Ministerial, Bilingually Delivered Master of Arts in Ministry

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 
Pineville| (866) 340-3196 | (606) 337-3196

  • Enrollment Under 300
  • In-State Tuition & Fees $10,120
  • Room & Board $5,129
  • Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1
  • Receiving Financial Aid 95%
  • 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 $1,350/year (may vary with number of hours taken)
  • Room & Board Room only, apartment-style living, $2,480/ academic year; summers additional
  • 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 200
  • 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 currently reside at the William R. and Ellen Laws Lodge Conference Center. In 2021, Laws Lodge was renovated to serve as student housing.
  • Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1
  • Receiving Financial Aid: Funds available to offer generous financial aid packages to students including Scholarships, Federal Student Loans, Federal Work-study, and Other Student Income Opportunities
  • Featured Online Programs: Along with full-time, on campus instructions, the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religion degree programs are offered asynchronously online. LPTS Online Learning is asynchronous, offering flexibility and accessibility. A rotation of courses is offered each semester, supported by regular check-ins with—and access to—course professors. Attendance is required at our annual in-person gathering—to learn, worship, and build community together.

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: 15:1
  • Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
  • 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 $310 per credit hour for members of Southern Baptist Convention; $477 per credit hour for non-members
  • Room & Board $2,812/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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