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Best Legal Studies / Pre-Law Colleges in Kentucky

11 accredited institutions in Kentucky offering legal studies / pre-law programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

11
Colleges
1,236
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Doctoral
Top Degree

Ranked: Legal Studies / Pre-Law Programs in Kentucky

1
PublicDoctoral
University of Kentucky
Lexington
399
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$11,849
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicDoctoral
University of Louisville
Louisville
354
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$12,632
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicDoctoral
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
306
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,512
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
60
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$9,830
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Morehead State University
Morehead
48
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,518
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville
24
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills
15
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$37,650
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$12,814
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
12
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$11,436
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitAssociate'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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10
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Sullivan University
Louisville
6
Graduates/yr
$14,220
Tuition
$22,236
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro
3
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$31,900
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,885
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Legal Studies / Pre-Law in Kentucky

Kentucky has 11 accredited colleges offering legal studies / pre-law programs, producing 1,236 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.