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Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Kentucky

13 accredited institutions in Kentucky offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

13
Colleges
2,364
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Kentucky

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
1,254
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$12,336
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore
687
Graduates/yr
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
84
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,875
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$11,341
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
84
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$26,490
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,323
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Louisville
72
Graduates/yr
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Pineville
54
Graduates/yr
$9,150
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Asbury University
Wilmore
42
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$33,072
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$19,432
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson
24
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$24,400
Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
$21,217
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Jackson
18
Graduates/yr
36%
Acceptance
$9,150
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$8,512
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia
15
Graduates/yr
$26,976
Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
$13,974
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington
15
Graduates/yr
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellarmine University
Louisville
9
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$45,190
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,753
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brescia University
Owensboro
6
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$29,500
Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
$16,232
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Theology & Ministry in Kentucky

Kentucky has 13 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 2,364 graduates annually.

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.