Physical Sciences colleges in Kentucky, ranked by graduates
8 colleges in Kentucky awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023: 262 degrees, 1.5% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.4% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Eastern Kentucky University graduated the most (67, 3% of its class). 7 of the 8 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 79%; the most selective is Centre College at 54%.
Physical Sciences colleges in Kentucky
Every Kentucky college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its physical sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Kentucky University | Public | 67 | 3% | 78% | 1100 |
| 2 | Murray State University | Public | 38 | 2.4% | 86% | 1160 |
| 3 | University of Louisville | Public | 35 | 1.3% | 79% | 1280 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky University | Public | 34 | 1.2% | 94% | 1180 |
| 5 | University of Kentucky | Public | 33 | 0.7% | 93% | 1280 |
| 6 | Centre College | Private | 23 | 7.7% | 54% | 1330 |
| 7 | Northern Kentucky University | Public | 19 | 1% | 68% | 1150 |
| 8 | Morehead State University | Public | 13 | 1.4% | 77% | 1100 |
Questions about physical sciences colleges in Kentucky
What is the best college for physical sciences in Kentucky?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest physical sciences programs in Kentucky are Eastern Kentucky University (67), Murray State University (38), University of Louisville (35). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Kentucky college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Kentucky offer physical sciences?
8 four-year colleges in Kentucky awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023, 7 public and 1 private, for 262 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for physical sciences in Kentucky?
At the 7 public universities on this list, Kentucky residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Physical Sciences elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.