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43 Colleges
$54,576 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$22,574 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 6,442 students received a nursing degree from a college in Kentucky, making it rank #20 in terms of graduations. Kentucky colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $13,644 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $16,559 per year.

An estimated 42% of college students in Kentucky take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,644 per year.

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#1

Frontier Nursing University

Versailles, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
80% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,848 undergraduates at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville, of which 1,755 are full-time, and there are 2,986 students altogether. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

80% of Galen College of Nursing - Louisville students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,813 a year.

Students who graduate from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,951 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$10,896 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northern Kentucky University is 16,211, of which 11,507 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,024 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NKU is 4.6 years.

42% of NKU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,037 a year.

Students who graduate from NKU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,105 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#4

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$11,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,517 students at WKU in total, 15,286 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,749 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,581 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WKU is $38,156.

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#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$13,212 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Kentucky is 29,986, of which 22,227 students are undergraduates and of those, 20,239 are full-time. It takes the average UK undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 43% of students at UK take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,420 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,266 during the early-career years.

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#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$12,828 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Louisville is 22,211, of which 15,927 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,598 are full-time. For undergraduates at UofL, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,490 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,571 during the early-career years.

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#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$10,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Eastern Kentucky University is 14,465, of which 12,070 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,572 are full-time. For undergraduates at Eastern, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

46% of Eastern students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,046 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Eastern is $38,611.

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#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bellarmine University is 3,293, of which 2,484 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,369 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 60% of students at Bellarmine U take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,028 a year.

Students who graduate from Bellarmine U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,819 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#9

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,672 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Spalding University is 1,596, of which 855 students are undergraduates and of those, 707 are full-time. For undergraduates at Spalding, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 63% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,126 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Spalding is $42,870.

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#10

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$9,708 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,863 undergraduates at Murray State, of which 6,149 are full-time, and there are 9,449 students altogether. For undergraduates at Murray State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Roughly 50% of students at Murray State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,485 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Murray State is $38,473.

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#11

Beckfield College - Florence

Florence, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,295 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 748 students at Beckfield College - Florence in total, 357 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 86% of students at Beckfield College - Florence take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,182 a year.

Students who graduate from Beckfield College - Florence with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,873 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$9,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,618 undergraduates at Morehead State University, of which 5,299 are full-time, and there are 9,304 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,567 a year.

Students who graduate from Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,131 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,165 students at Sullivan University in total, 2,625 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,639 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 82% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,090 a year.

Students who graduate from Sullivan University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,516 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Galen College of Nursing - ARH

Hazard, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,860 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
98% Freshmen Loans

There are 509 students at Galen College of Nursing - ARH in total, 348 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

98% of Galen College of Nursing - ARH students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,679 a year.

Students who graduate from Galen College of Nursing - ARH with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,951 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,221 full-time undergraduates at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and 10,180 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

24% of Bluegrass Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,743 a year.

Students who graduate from Bluegrass Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,081 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Gateway Community and Technical College is 4,299, which includes 1,151 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,660 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,492 during the early-career years.

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#17

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,875 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,511 undergraduates at Cumberlands, of which 3,312 are full-time, and there are 19,110 students altogether. For undergraduates at Cumberlands, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,980 a year.

Students who graduate from Cumberlands with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,046 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,131 full-time undergraduates at Jefferson Community and Technical College, and 12,196 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

13% of Jefferson Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,155 a year.

Students who graduate from Jefferson Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,950 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

ATA College

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,790 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

There are 298 students at ATA College in total, 298 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 89% of students at ATA College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,781 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,724 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,762 full-time undergraduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, and 4,893 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

8% of West Kentucky Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,981 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,823 during the early-career years.

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#21

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,048 full-time undergraduates at SCC, and 4,837 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

13% of SCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,040 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,858 during the early-career years.

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#22

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,080 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,164 undergraduates at Midway, of which 934 are full-time, and there are 1,381 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 68% of students at Midway take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,972 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Midway is $40,738.

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#23

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Madisonville Community College is 3,104, which includes 1,019 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

8% of Madisonville Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,797 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Madisonville Community College is $31,257.

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#24

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,076 students at Hopkinsville Community College in total, 748 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

5% of Hopkinsville Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,502 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Hopkinsville Community College is $32,645.

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#25

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,771 students at Campbellsville University in total, 5,794 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,495 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Campbellsville University is 4.4 years.

67% of Campbellsville University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,187 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Campbellsville University is $34,639.

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Other Kentucky Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Ashland Community and Technical College 52
28 Henderson Community College 44
29 Hazard Community and Technical College 43
29 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 43
31 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College 38
32 Union College Kentucky 37
33 Kentucky Christian University 36
33 Maysville Community and Technical College 36
35 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College 33
35 American National University - Lexington 33
37 Lindsey Wilson College 28
37 Thomas More University 28
39 Owensboro Community and Technical College 27
40 Big Sandy Community and Technical College 25
41 Kentucky State University 24
42 Berea College 8
43 Daymar College - Bowling Green 0

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