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Best History Colleges in Kentucky

21 accredited institutions in Kentucky offering history programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

21
Colleges
735
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: History Programs in Kentucky

1
PublicBachelor's
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
156
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,512
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Kentucky
Lexington
135
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$11,849
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisville
Louisville
69
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$12,632
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Murray State University
Murray
45
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,436
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Centre College
Danville
42
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$50,250
Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
$11,079
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
39
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$9,830
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
39
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$11,436
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills
33
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$37,650
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$12,814
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia
24
Graduates/yr
$26,976
Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
$13,974
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellarmine University
Louisville
24
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$45,190
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,753
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Morehead State University
Morehead
24
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,518
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Georgetown College
Georgetown
21
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$41,020
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$11,183
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes
18
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$12,000
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$15,304
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Pikeville
Pikeville
18
Graduates/yr
$24,000
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$15,143
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Transylvania University
Lexington
12
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$43,160
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$21,712
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Berea College
Berea
9
Graduates/yr
33%
Acceptance
$48,600
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$1,677
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
6
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,875
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$11,341
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union College
Barbourville
6
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$28,737
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$15,310
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson
6
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$24,400
Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
$21,217
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro
6
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$31,900
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,885
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Asbury University
Wilmore
3
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$33,072
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$19,432
Net Price <$30K
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Studying History in Kentucky

Kentucky has 21 accredited colleges offering history programs, producing 735 graduates annually. Of these, 7 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.