Pippa Passes | (888) 280-4252 or (606) 368-2101
- Enrollment Under 700
- In-State Tuition & Fees: Alice Lloyd College students who are within the 108-county service area receive the Appalachian Leaders Scholarship that covers the students’ full cost of tuition for up to 10 semesters.
- Food & Housing $8,906
- Student/Faculty Ratio 14.9:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 99%
- The mission of Alice Lloyd College is to educate the youth of Appalachia regardless of their ability to pay with guaranteed tuition to qualified students from their 108-county service area. The cost of education is met by a combination of grants, scholarships, and participation in the student work program.
- Featured Online Programs: No online programs
- Graduate Programs: None
Wilmore |(859) 858-3511 or (800) 888-1818
- Enrollment Under 2,045
- In-State Tuition & Fees $35,456
- Room & Board $11,284
- Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100% (applies only to incoming traditional undergraduate class, must be full-time student)
- Featured Online Programs: Instructional Design, Education, Digital Content Creation, Leadership & Ministry, Social Work, and Adult Degree Completion
- Graduate Programs: Business, Accounting, Instructional Design, Communication, Christian Ministry, Digital Storytelling, Film, and Education
Louisville | (800) 272-8263
- Enrollment Under 3,000
- In-State Tuition & Fees $48,770
- Room & Board $10,850
- Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Online Programs: Master of Health Science; Master of Science in Nursing; Master of Arts in Education; Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Social Justice; Rank I; Doctor of Nursing Practice; Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies (degree completion); Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Software and Data Engineering; RN to BSN Bachelor of Science; Ph.D. in Health Professions Education.
- Graduate Programs:
- Doctoral Level
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP); Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Ph.D. in Health Professions Education; Ph.D. in Education and Social Change; Ph.D. in Leadership in Higher Education; Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in K-12 District Leadership. - Master’s Level
Master of Arts in Communication (MAC); Master of Arts in Education (MAEd); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Weeknight, Weekend, and Executive); Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Social Justice (M.Ed.); Master of Health Science (MHS); Master of Health Science in Medical Lab Science (MLS); Master of Health Science in Respiratory Therapy (MHS-RT); Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT); Master of Science in Digital Media (MSDM); Master of Science in Nursing Education or Administration Tracks (MSN); Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Track (MSN-FNP)
- Doctoral Level
Specialist, certificate and second degree programs are also available
Berea | (859) 985-3500
- Enrollment under 1,600
- In-State Tuition & Fees: Berea is the only college in Kentucky that meets 100% of calculated financial need without loans for all students until they graduate. Students receive a No-Tuition Commitment Scholarship each year which is combined with any other financial aid received.
- Tuition value $57,144 per year
- Room & Board: Housing – $5,000, Meals – $4,266
- Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Online Programs: None
- Graduate Programs: None
Owensboro | (270) 685-3131
- Enrollment Under 1,400
- In-State Tuition & Fees $32,500
- Online Tuition Undergraduate $450 a credit hour
- Room & Board $11,760-15,080
- Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 87%
- Featured Online Programs: Bachelor of Social Work; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Bachelor of Arts in Theology – Emphasis in Pastoral Studies; Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Bachelor of Science in Business; Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders; Bachelor of Arts or Science in Integrated Studies, Post-Baccalaureate certificate in accounting
- Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Social Work (MSW); Master of Science in Clinical Psychology; Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology; Master of Science in Information Systems; Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training
Newport | (859) 491-8303 x2201
- Enrollment Under 200
- In-State Tuition & Fees Valued at $9,185. CET is geared to underserved and dislocated workers. Generous aid is available via Pell Grants, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Department of Community Based Services, and United Way funding to qualified students.
- Room & Board N/A
- Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Online Programs:
- Daytime Medical Assisting, 100% in-person
- Daytime Health Technology Administration, 100% In- Person
- Graduate Programs: None
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville | (800) 264-6014
- Enrollment 10,885
- In-State Tuition & Fees $28,000*
- Room & Board $9,170–14,542
- Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 93%
- Regional Centers: Kentucky: Louisville, Harrodsburg, Somerset, & Hodgenville; Also located in Los Angeles, CA, and Windsor in Ontario, Canada
- Featured Online Programs: MA in Special Education, MA in Special Education Teacher Leader, MA in Education Teacher Leader, MA in School Counseling, MA in Higher Education, MA in Education, MA in Teaching, MAED Supervisor Instruction, Master of Education, MA in School Improvement, Education Endorsements (graduate); MBA, MSITM, MML, MSCS, MMED, MTh, MDiv, MSW, MSN, MA in Sport Management, MS in Justice Studies, MA in English, Graduate English Certificate, Certificate in Christian Ministries, AS in Christian Studies, BS in Leadership and Missions, BS in Pastoral Ministries, RN-to-BSN, Certificate in Accounting, AS in Business Administration, BSBA (Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Healthcare Management, Human Resources management, management, marketing), BS in General Business, BSW, AS in Education, BS in Special Education, BS in P-5 Education, Certificate in Mass Communication, AS in Mass Communication, AS in Criminal Justice, AS in General Studies, BS in Liberal Arts and Sciences, BS in Criminal Justice, MS in Customer Experience, and BS in Digital Design Technology
- Graduate Programs: Master in Management and Leadership, Master of Business Administration, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Cloud Computing, MS in Computer Science, MS in Customer Experience, MS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, MS in Info Tech Management, Master in Marriage and Family Studies, Master in Marriage and Family Therapy, Master in Marriage and Family Therapy (non-clinical), MA in Education Educ Adm (Principal P-12), MA in Education Educ Adm (Superintendent), MA in Education Educ Adm (Supervision of Instruction), MA in Education School Counseling, MA in English, MA in Higher Education, MA in School Improvement, MA in Special Education, MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Master of Education, Montessori, MA in TESOL, MA in Teaching (IECE), MA in Teaching (P-5), MA in Teaching (5-9), MA in Teaching 8-12 (English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, or Social Studies), MA in Teaching P-12 (Health and Physical Education), Teacher Leader MAE, Teacher Leader MASE, Master of Music (Conducting), Master of Music in Music Education, Master of Music (Instrumental Performance), Master of Music (Piano Performance and Pedagogy), Master of Music (Vocal Performance and Pedagogy), MA in Music (Music Emphasis), MA in Music (Musicology Emphasis), MA in Music (Worship Emphasis), MS in Justice Studies, Master of Social Work, Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, MS in Nursing-Nurse Educator, MS in Nursing-Advanced Practical Registered Nursing, MA in Sport Management; PhD in Management and Doctor of Chiropractic
*Flat rate for both in-state and out-of-state students, covers 12-18 credit hours.
Centre College
Danville | (859) 238-5200
- Enrollment Under 1,500
- In-State Tuition & Fees $54,890*
- Room & Board $14,850*
- Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
- Receiving Financial Aid more than 90%**
- Featured Online Programs: None
- Graduate Programs: None
*Based on the cost of attendance for 2025-2026
** The full calculated financial need of students is guaranteed through the Centre Promise.
Georgetown College
Georgetown | (502) 863-8000
- Enrollment Under 1,300
- In-State Tuition & Fees $43,678
- Room & Board $11,936
- Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100% (100% of full-time undergraduate students are awarded financial aid)
- Featured Online Programs: Georgetown College offers an adult online undergraduate degree completion program as well as a graduate education program including fully online options for first-time teachers and seasoned educators alike. All graduate education programs are available in an online/distance-learning format.
- Graduate Programs: Master of Arts in Education with both initial and advanced program options, plus certification and endorsement options.
Indiana Wesleyan University
Louisville and Florence | (866) 498-6498
- Enrollment Online 12,146 (August 2025)
- Tuition & Fees: Avg. online tuition $538 per credit hour, across all programs
- Featured Online Programs: Business, Nursing, Education, Technology, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Leadership, Ministry, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, and Counseling
- Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Public Administration, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Organization Leadership
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson | (606) 474-3000
- Enrollment Under 600
- Academic In-State Tuition Fees $26,625
- Room & Board $9,800
- Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 98%
- Online Undergraduate Programs: RN to BSN
- Graduate Programs: Master of Arts in Biblical Studies; Master of Arts in Christian Leadership; Master of Arts in Religion; Master of Science in Nursing-Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (MSN-APRN)
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro | (270) 926-3111
- Enrollment 760
- In-State Tuition & Fees $35,770
- Room & Board $11,130
- Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Online Programs: KWC Online offers 15+ online degree and certificate programs designed for flexibility, quality, and personal support. Students benefit from career-focused coursework, engaged faculty, and a learning experience rooted in critical thinking and ethical leadership. Whether you are advancing your career, exploring a new path, or finishing a degree you started, online programs at KWC help you move forward with confidence and purpose. kwc.edu/online
- Graduate Programs: Kentucky Wesleyan College’s MBA program offers flexible online and on campus options designed for working professionals ready to advance their careers. Students can tailor their degree with in-demand specializations in artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, finance, and healthcare administration. kwc.edu/graduate
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia | 1-800-264-0138
- Enrollment more than 3,000
- In-State Tuition & Fees $28,976
- Room & Board $10,590
- Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1
- Receiving financial aid more than 99%
- Featured Programs: Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Communication, Education, Human Services & Counseling; Bachelor of Science: Biology, Nursing, Psychophysiology
- Graduate Programs: Master of Education Counseling and Human Development, Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision; Master of Business Administration (MBA); and Master of Science in Technology Management
- Notable Achievement: Lindse Wilson became Linsey Wilson University in July 2025 as a reflection of its dynamic transformation, including record enrollment and robust graduate programs.
Midway University
Midway | (800) 952-4122
- Enrollment 2,025 (Fall 2025)
- In-State Tuition & Fees $27,500
- Room & Board $9,900
- Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
- Receiving Financial Aid-99% of daytime undergraduate students receive institutional aid
- Feature Online Programs: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Equine Business and Sales, Health Care Administration, Games Studies & Design (new) Marketing Communication, Nursing (ADN) online/hybrid format, Psychology, Public Health, Teacher Education, RN-BSN, Supply Chain Management
- Graduate Programs: MBA with concentrations in Equine Studies, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Sport Management, or Tourism and Event Management; Master of Education Teacher Leader; Master of Science in nursing; Dual Degree Master of Science in Nursing plus Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Care Administration (MHA). Master of Science in Management Information Systems (new)
Northwood University
Louisville | (502) 261-1977
- Enrollment Under 200
- In-State Tuition & Fees $500 per credit hour
- Room & Board N/A
- Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
- Receiving Financial Aid N/A
- Featured Online Programs: Accounting, Aftermarket Management Automotive Marketing & Management, Management Information Systems, Entrepreneurship, Data Analytics, Franchising Management, Health Care Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Cybersecurity Management, Sport Management
- Graduate Programs: : Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Science in Business Analytics, Masters of Science in Finance, and Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership, Masters in Human Resources, Doctorate of Business Administration
Spalding University
Louisville | (502) 585-7111
- Enrollment (Graduate and Undergraduate) Under 2,000
- In-State Tuition & Fees approx. $29,200 (tuition)
- Room & Board $9,710
- Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Online Programs:
- Undergraduate: Accounting; Business Administration (multiple tracks offered including early entry into MBA or MS in Management); Health Science (Healthcare Management track, Occupational Therapy Track or Early-Entry in to Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, MS in Health Science Tracks); Nursing (Traditional, Accelerated Second Degree, or RN to MSN); Psychology; Criminal Justice, Biology and Natural Sciences, Writing; Art; Communication; African American Studies.
- Graduate: MBA (Multiple Tracks); MS Management; MSN (Tracks in FNP, PMHNP, Leadership, and Education); DNP; MS Athletic Training; Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level and Post-Professional); Physical Therapy (Entry-level and Post-Professional); MA in in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; MA School Counseling; MAT; MEd (Multiple Tracks); EdD (Leadership); Rank 1 Certification; Social Work (MSW and DSW); MS in Health Science; PsyD; MFA (Writing).
For more program information: https://spalding.edu/programs/
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills | (859) 341-5800
- Enrollment nearly 2,361*
- In-State Tuition & Fees $42,600 (incl. all-access dining plan & enrollment deposit)**
- Room $10,500***
- Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Online Programs: Associate of Arts in Management, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Arts Individualized Program, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing
- Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education in Education Leadership, Master of Public Health, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Master of Science in Nursing, Education Specialist in Education Leadership
*Fall 2025 census **Estimated for 2026-27 academic year ***Reflects room only for 2026-27 academic year; board (meal plan) included in tuition
Transylvania University
Lexington | (859) 233-8300
- Enrollment 1,007 (Fall 2024)
- Tuition/Fees (24-25) $ 46,870
- Food/Housing (24-25) $ 14,080
- Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 99%
- Featured Pre-Professional Programs: Accounting; Engineering; Law; Health, including: Dental, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Veterinary
Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville | (800) 489-8646 | (606) 546-1610
- Enrollment less than 1,500
- In-State Tuition & Fees $30,946
- Room & Board $8,361
- Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
- Students Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Programs: Accounting, Business Administration; Education; Health & Natural Science: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Human Performance, Sports & Recreation Management; Media Communication; Nursing: pre-licensure, RN-BSN; Psychology: Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling
- Graduate Programs: Athletic Training, Business/Administration: Business Administration, Administration, Athletic Administration, Digital Marketing & Communications Management, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Managerial Accounting; Education: Educational Leadership, Health/Physical Education, Special Education, Teacher Leader; Psychology: Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling
Williamsburg | (800) 343-1609
- Enrollment: 22,022 (7,567 undergraduate & 14,455 graduate)
- Tuition & Fees: On-campus – $9,875 annually inc. textbooks. No additional fees or costs for on-campus students. Online courses begin at $220 per credit hour.
- Room & Board $9,300
- Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 99%
- Featured Online Undergraduate Programs: Business: Accounting, Marketing, Supply Chain Management; Education: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education; Health & Wellness: Coaching, Public Health, Exercise & Sport Science; Humanities: English, World Languages; Medical Science: Nursing (RN-BSN); Religious Studies: Missions & Ministry; Social & Behavioral Sciences: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work; Technology: Computer Science, Information Technology, Gaming
- Featured Online Graduate Programs: Business: Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Blockchain Technology, Strategic Management, Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing; Counseling: Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Education & Supervision; Education: Educational Leadership, Educational Specialist, Leadership, Teaching, Education Administrative Certifications; Health Science: Coaching, Human Performance; Information Technology: Cyber Engineering, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science; Medical Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy; Ministry: Christian Studies
University of Pikeville
Pikeville | (606) 218-5250
- Enrollment Under 2,500
- In-State Tuition & Fees $26,500
- Room & Board $9,800
- Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1
- Receiving Financial Aid 100%
- Featured Online Programs: (100% online) All master’s programs listed below and the RN-BSN program.
- Graduate Programs:
- Doctoral Level: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); Doctor of Optometry (O.D.); Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Master’s Level (100% online): Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Leader Program (M.A.Ed.); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MBS)*; Master of Science in Strategic Communication (MSC); Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MITM); Master of Legal Studies (MLS); Master of Social Work (MSW)
Updated as of January 2026. Campbellsville & Transylvania universities updated as of 2025.
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