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2026 Nursing Schools in Kentucky Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Kentucky, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

A- Highland Heights, KY

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#2

A- Madisonville, KY

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Madisonville Community College is a public institution in Madisonville, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $4,728.

#3

A- Maysville, KY

Ranked #44 nationally, Maysville Community and Technical College is a public institution in Maysville, Kentucky. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

#4

A- Bowling Green, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in Bowling Green, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

#5

A- Lexington, KY

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Kentucky is a public school in Lexington, Kentucky with over 34,709 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,502.

#6

A- Murray, KY

Based in Murray, Kentucky, Murray State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,737 within ten years.

#7

A- Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit school in Louisville, Kentucky offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $62,069 within ten years.

#8

A- Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University provides nursing education from its campus in Richmond, Kentucky. The acceptance rate is 78%.

#9

A- Hopkinsville, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Hopkinsville Community College in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,211 students.

#10
K

A- Grayson, KY

Kentucky Christian University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Grayson, Kentucky with about 550 students. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

#11

A- Louisville, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,808, Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,171 within ten years.

#12

A- Paducah, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,274 students.

#13

A- Morehead, KY

Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 8,791 students.

#14

B+ Lexington, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,808, Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,343 within ten years.

#15

B+ Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University is a private nonprofit institution in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $27,998.

#16

B+ Owensboro, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

#17

B+ Bowling Green, KY

A public institution, Western Kentucky University serves students in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $11,652.

#18

B+ Somerset, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Somerset Community College in Somerset, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,155 students.

#19

B+ Midway, KY

Midway University provides nursing education from its campus in Midway, Kentucky. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

#20

B+ Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University is a public school in Frankfort, Kentucky offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,387.

#21

B+ Elizabethtown, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

#22

B+ Williamsburg, KY

A private nonprofit institution, University of the Cumberlands serves students in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $9,875.

#23

B+ Crestview Hills, KY

Based in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, Thomas More University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.

#24

B+ Pikeville, KY

University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit institution in Pikeville, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 2,547 students.

#25

B Henderson, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Henderson Community College in Henderson, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

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