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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Kentucky

19 accredited institutions in Kentucky offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19
Colleges
846
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Kentucky

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Kentucky
Lexington
201
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$11,849
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
108
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$9,830
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
99
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$11,436
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisville
Louisville
93
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$12,632
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Murray State University
Murray
84
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,436
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
60
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,512
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Morehead State University
Morehead
42
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,518
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Transylvania University
Lexington
27
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$43,160
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$21,712
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Berea College
Berea
27
Graduates/yr
33%
Acceptance
$48,600
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$1,677
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Centre College
Danville
27
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$50,250
Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
$11,079
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Georgetown College
Georgetown
15
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$41,020
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$11,183
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro
15
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$31,900
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,885
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellarmine University
Louisville
12
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$45,190
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,753
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
9
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,875
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$11,341
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills
9
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$37,650
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$12,814
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Kentucky State University
Frankfort
6
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,088
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
6
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$26,490
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,323
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union College
Barbourville
3
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$28,737
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$15,310
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brescia University
Owensboro
3
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$29,500
Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
$16,232
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Physical Sciences in Kentucky

Kentucky has 19 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 846 graduates annually. Of these, 8 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.