Best Engineering Colleges in Kentucky
10 accredited institutions in Kentucky offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
10
Colleges
3,117
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Engineering Programs in Kentucky
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Kentucky
Lexington
1,518
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$11,849
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisville
Louisville
1,107
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$12,632
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
222
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$11,436
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Murray State University
Murray
132
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,436
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Morehead State University
Morehead
57
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,518
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellarmine University
Louisville
48
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$45,190
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,753
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
15
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,875
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$11,341
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicAssociate's
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington
9
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Asbury University
Wilmore
6
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$33,072
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$19,432
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia
3
Graduates/yr
$26,976
Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
$13,974
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Engineering in Kentucky
Kentucky has 10 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 3,117 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Kentucky residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.