Best public colleges in Kentucky

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Frankfort, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,208 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 820-1010

#8. Kentucky State University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Morehead, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,530 (18:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1220

#7. Morehead State University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Bowling Green, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 11,330 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 820-1010

#6. Western Kentucky University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Highland Heights, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,011 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 920-1130

#5. Northern Kentucky University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Richmond, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 9,960 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 930-1190

#4. Eastern Kentucky University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Murray, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,088 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1190

#3. Murray State University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Louisville, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 11,802 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1250

#2. University of Louisville
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Lexington, KY
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 23,390 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1080-1290

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

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