Kentucky Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between Kentucky Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Kentucky Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of Kentucky Lexington, KYPublic, 4-year 25
-		1,18092.94%22.23%$34,140
($13,502)		34,70971.00%18 to 1
2
3		Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KYPublic, 4-year 23
2		97077.61%19.94%$21,230
($10,320)		15,67350.00%17 to 1
2
-		University of Louisville Louisville, KYPublic, 4-year 23
-		1,15079.41%25.08%$29,482
($13,136)		23,06561.00%14 to 1
2
1		Murray State University Murray, KYPublic, 4-year 23
1		1,06085.68%17.39%$19,836
($9,900)		10,02061.00%17 to 1
5
2		Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KYPublic, 4-year 21
1		1,04067.65%36.85%$21,912
($11,088)		15,34752.00%19 to 1
6
-		Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KYPublic, 4-year 18
-		93093.87%30.18%$27,000
($11,652)		16,29156.00%19 to 1
Average221,05582.86%25.28%$25,600
($11,600)		19,18458.50%17 to 1