Psychology colleges in Kentucky, ranked by graduates
20 colleges in Kentucky awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2023: 1,620 degrees, 7.3% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (7.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Kentucky graduated the most (283, 5.6% of its class). 8 of the 20 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 86%; the most selective is Berea College at 19%.
Psychology colleges in Kentucky
Every Kentucky college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in psychology, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its psychology page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kentucky | Public | 283 | 5.6% | 93% | 1280 |
| 2 | Eastern Kentucky University | Public | 245 | 11.1% | 78% | 1100 |
| 3 | University of Louisville | Public | 205 | 7.4% | 79% | 1280 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky University | Public | 165 | 6% | 94% | 1180 |
| 5 | University of the Cumberlands | Private | 144 | 10.4% | 99% | 1130 |
| 6 | Northern Kentucky University | Public | 128 | 6.6% | 68% | 1150 |
| 7 | Bellarmine University | Private | 63 | 10.8% | 86% | 1240 |
| 8 | Murray State University | Public | 60 | 3.8% | 86% | 1160 |
| 9 | Centre College | Private | 49 | 16.4% | 54% | 1330 |
| 10 | Kentucky State University | Public | 40 | 13.7% | 96% | 1020 |
| 11 | Morehead State University | Public | 36 | 3.8% | 77% | 1100 |
| 12 | Lindsey Wilson University | Private | 30 | 8.6% | 99% | 1020 |
| 13 | University of Pikeville | Private | 28 | 12.8% | 99% | 1050 |
| 14 | Campbellsville University | Private | 25 | 5.3% | 80% | 1100 |
| 15 | Georgetown College (KY) | Private | 25 | 10.4% | 91% | 1180 |
| 16 | Midway University | Private | 23 | 10.2% | 95% | 1120 |
| 17 | Thomas More University | Private | 22 | 7.8% | 90% | 1150 |
| 18 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Private | 19 | 12.8% | 72% | 1150 |
| 19 | Brescia University | Private | 18 | 14.8% | 35% | 1120 |
| 20 | Berea College | Private | 12 | 4.3% | 19% | 1230 |
Questions about psychology colleges in Kentucky
What is the best college for psychology in Kentucky?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest psychology programs in Kentucky are University of Kentucky (283), Eastern Kentucky University (245), University of Louisville (205). "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 psychology?
20 four-year colleges in Kentucky awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2023, 8 public and 12 private, for 1,620 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for psychology in Kentucky?
At the 8 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.
Psychology 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.