Best public colleges in Kentucky

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- Murray, KY
- #216 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Net price: $11,237
- SAT Range: 960-1200
#4. Murray State University
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- Highland Heights, KY
- #196 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $7,443
- SAT Range: 960-1210
#3. Northern Kentucky University
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- Louisville, KY
- #95 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $18,582
- SAT Range: 1050-1270
#2. University of Louisville
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- Lexington, KY
- #93 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $20,043
- SAT Range: 1080-1330

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Kentucky
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