The 2025 average ACT score of public Kentucky colleges is 22 which is same as last year.
University of Kentucky has the highest ACT score of 25 among 6 Kentucky colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 6 Kentucky colleges, 2 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 3 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 6 Kentucky colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $25,600 and graduate tuition & fees is $21,131 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Kentucky Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 82.86%, and the average SAT score is 1,055, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | University of Kentucky Lexington, KYPublic, 4-year | 25 - | 1,180 | 92.94% | 22.23% | $34,140 ($13,502) | 34,709 | 71.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 3 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KYPublic, 4-year | 23 2 | 970 | 77.61% | 19.94% | $21,230 ($10,320) | 15,673 | 50.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 2 - | University of Louisville Louisville, KYPublic, 4-year | 23 - | 1,150 | 79.41% | 25.08% | $29,482 ($13,136) | 23,065 | 61.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 2 1 | Murray State University Murray, KYPublic, 4-year | 23 1 | 1,060 | 85.68% | 17.39% | $19,836 ($9,900) | 10,020 | 61.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 5 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KYPublic, 4-year | 21 1 | 1,040 | 67.65% | 36.85% | $21,912 ($11,088) | 15,347 | 52.00% | 19 to 1 |
| 6 - | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KYPublic, 4-year | 18 - | 930 | 93.87% | 30.18% | $27,000 ($11,652) | 16,291 | 56.00% | 19 to 1 |
| Average | 22 | 1,055 | 82.86% | 25.28% | $25,600 ($11,600) | 19,184 | 58.50% | 17 to 1 |