College Education In Kentucky: Kentucky is home to 37 public and 42 private institutions, ranging from state-sponsored schools to a large number of small, independent colleges. Colleges are spread all over this vast state, from the large cities like Lexington, Frankfort and Louisville to small towns in more obscure locations.
Kentucky Colleges In the Rankings: U.S. News and World Report rankings: National Rankings – University of Kentucky (#116); Liberal Arts Rankings – Centre College (#45), Berea College (#68), Transylvania University (#77).
A Closer Look at Kentucky Education: Kentucky maintains two major research universities in the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky, which combine for nearly 99% of the state's educational endowment.