Alice Lloyd College

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.
• Room & Board $7,964
• Student/Faculty Ratio 14.3:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100%
• 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

Asbury University

Wilmore |(859) 858-3511 or (800) 888-1818

• Enrollment Under 2,000
• In-State Tuition & Fees $33,640
• Room & Board $10,804
• 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, Business, Digital Content Creation, Social Work, and Adult Degree Completion
• Graduate Programs: Business, Accounting, Instructional Design, Communication, Fine Arts, and Education

Bellarmine University

Louisville | (800) 274-4723

• Enrollment Under 3,200
• In-State Tuition & Fees $44,920
• Room & Board $9,420 (excludes one-time $400 matriculation fee)
• Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100% (100% of freshmen receive financial aid)
• 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)

Specialist, certificate and second degree programs are also available

Berea College

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 Tuition Promise Scholarship each year which is combined with any other financial aid received.
• Tuition value $48,600 per year
• Room & Board: Housing – $4,002, Meals – $3,890
• Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100%
• Featured Online Programs: None
• Graduate Programs: None

Brescia University

Owensboro | (270) 685-3131

• Enrollment Under 1,400
• In-State Tuition & Fees $30,450
• Online Tuition Undergraduate $450 a credit hour
• Room & Board $10,280-11,590
• Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1
• 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 Business with an Emphasis In Human Resource Management; Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders; Bachelor of Arts or Science in Integrated Studies 
• Graduate Programs: (100% online): Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Social Work (MSW); Master of Science in Clinical Psychology; Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

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 Programs:  Daytime Medical Assisting, 100% in-person; Daytime Human Resources and Payroll Specialist, 100% In-person
• Graduate Programs:  None

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville | (800) 264-6014

• Enrollment 13,049
• In-State Tuition & Fees $26,990*
• Room & Board $8,610–10,437
• Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 91%
• 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 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
• Graduate Programs: MBA, MSITM, PMBA, MS Could Computing, MML, MS Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, MS in Computer Science, MMFT, MTh, MDiv, MSW, Master of Arts in Music, MA in Musicology, MA in Worship, Master of Music in Conducting, MM in Instrumental Performance, MM in Vocal Performance/Pedagogy, MM in Piano Pedagogy/Performance, MM in Music Education, Artist Diploma, MA in Education Teacher Leader, MA in Special Education Teacher Leader, MA in Special Education, MA in School Counseling, MA in Education in Supervisor of Instruction, MA in Education in Educational Administration, Master of Education, MA in School Improvement, Educational Endorsements, APRN, MA in Sport Management, MS in Justice Studies, MA in English, Certificate in English (Graduate), MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, PhD in Management, DBA in Management, Doctor of Chiropractic
• DBA in Management and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

*Flat rate for both in-state and out-of-state students, covers 12-18 credit hours.  

Centre College
Danville | (800) 423-6236

• Enrollment Under 1,500
• In-State Tuition & Fees $48,000
• Room & Board $12,300
• Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1
• Receiving Financial Aid more than 90%
• Featured Online Programs: None
• Graduate Programs:  None

Georgetown College
Georgetown | (502) 863-8000

• Enrollment Under 1,500
• In-State Tuition & Fees $42,010
• Room & Board $11,386
• Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100% (100% of full-time undergraduate students are awarded financial aid)
• Featured Online Programs: Georgetown College’s Graduate Education Program offers fully online options for first-time teachers and seasoned educators alike. All programs are available in an online/distance-learning format.
• Graduate Programs: Advanced Programs: MA in Education with Literacy Specialist (P-12); MA in Education with Instructional Leadership (Level 1); MA in Education with additional certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12); MA in Education with additional certification in Moderate and Severe Disabilities P-12; MA in Education with Teacher Leader (P-12); multiple endorsement options. Initial Certification Programs: MA in Education (Elementary P-5, P-12, Middle, or Secondary Initial Certification); MA in Education with Learning and Behavior Disorders Certification; MA in Education with Moderate and Severe Disabilities Certification

Graduate Education Office of Admissions (502) 863-7031

Indiana Wesleyan University
Louisville | (866) 498-4968 (866-IWU-4YOU)

• Enrollment Under 1,400
• In-State Tuition & Fees $20,550–26,714
• Room & Board N/A
• Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 75-80%
• Campuses in Florence, Lexington, and Louisville
• Featured Online Programs: Indiana Wesleyan University areas of studies are: Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Business, Social Work, Ministry, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, and Counseling.
• Graduate Programs: Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Kentucky Christian University
Grayson | (606) 474-3000

• Enrollment 500
• Academic In-State Tuition Fees $24,400 (Block Tuition 12-18 hours)
• Room & Board $9,400
• Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100%
• 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 | (800) 999-0592

• Enrollment 811
• In-State Tuition & Fees $34,440
• Room & Board $10,805
• Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100%
• Featured Online Programs: Business Administration, Communication Arts, Criminal Justice, Fitness & Sports Management, Graphic Design, General Studies, Psychology, Religion
• Graduate Programs: None

Lincoln Memorial University

Corbin | (800) 325-0900 ext. 6324

• Enrollment: 5,805 (1,605 undergrads; 4,200  graduate and professional)
• Tuition: $26,450
• Room & Board (main campus only) $9,352 (may vary with residence and meal plan)
• Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 65%
• Main campus in Harrogate, TN; extended site in Corbin (programs offered in Corbin: Associate of Science in Nursing)
• Featured Online Programs: RN–BSN; Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Graduate Programs: Graduate Nursing Programs available at the main campus: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist and Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia | 1-800-264-0138

• Enrollment more than 4,000
• In-State Tuition & Fees $27,808
• Room & Board $10,178
• Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1
• Receiving financial aid more than 95%
• 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: Highest fall-to-fall retention rate and the largest enrollment of more than 4,000 students for the 2023-24 academic year.

Midway University
Midway | (800) 952-4122

• Enrollment 1,945 (Fall 2023)
• In-State Tuition & Fees $25,480
• Room & Board $8,800
• Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 99% of daytime undergraduate students receive institutional aid
• Featured Online Programs: Accounting, Business Administration, Coaching and Sport Leadership, Criminal Justice, Equine Business and Sales, Health Care Administration, Games Studies & Design (new) Marketing Communication, Nursing (ADN) new online/hybrid format, Psychology, Public Health, Teacher Education, RN-BSN, Sport Marketing
• 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) (new). Master of Science in Management Information Systems (new)
• 2024 marks 50 years of Equine Studies for Midway

Northwood University
Louisville | (502) 261-1977

• Enrollment Under 200
• In-State Tuition & Fees $480 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, Franchising Management, Health Care Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Cybersecurity Management, Sport Management
• Graduate Programs:  Northwood University DeVos Graduate School offers four online programs in KY: 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. $28,800 (tuition), $100-$200 (Fees)
• Room & Board $10,600
• Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 98%
• 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 2,000
• In-State Tuition & Fees $38,400 (incl. textbook rentals and meal plan)*
• Room & Board $7,640*
• Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 100%
• Online Programs: Associate of Arts in Management, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Ethical Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Finance, 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 Organization Management & Ethical Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Public Health, Professional Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Organizational Management & Ethical Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Public Health, Professional Master of Business Administration

*Not finalized for the 2024-25 academic year

Transylvania University
Lexington | (859) 233-8300

• Enrollment 1,024 (Fall 2023)
• Tuition & Fees (24-25)           $ 46,870
• Room & Board (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 College
Barbourville | (800) 489-8646 | (606) 546-1610

• Enrollment less than 1,500
• In-State Tuition & Fees $30,946
• Room & Board $8,261
• 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

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg | (800) 343-1609

• Enrollment 20,504 (6,157 undergraduate & 14,347 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, Business Administration; Education: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education; Health & Wellness: Coaching, Public Health, Exercise & Sport Science; Humanities: Human Services; Medical Science: Nursing (RN-BSN); Religious Studies: Missions & Ministry; Social & Behavioral Sciences: Criminal Justice, Psychology; Technology: Information Technology 
• Featured Online Graduate Programs: Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Blockchain Technology, Strategic Management, Business Analytics; 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) 218-5251 or 1 (866) BEARS00

• Enrollment Under 2,500
• In-State Tuition & Fees $23,150
• Room & Board $8,350
• Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1
• Receiving Financial Aid 96%
• Featured Online Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Social Work (MSW); Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.); and RN-BSN program
• Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Leader Program (M.A.Ed.); Master of Social Work (MSW); Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); and Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Updated as of January 2024. Bellarmine, Centre & Indiana Wesleyan were updated in 2023.

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