Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Kentucky
Colleges that compete in NAIA athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Kentucky10 schools
10 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Kentucky.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NAIA (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Brescia University
Owensboro, KY · Private nonprofitTop 12% for low net price
- NAIA athletics
- 54% graduate
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Kentucky Christian University
Grayson, KY · Private nonprofit#14 in Kentucky
- NAIA athletics
- 37% graduate
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University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Private nonprofitTop 19% for low debt
- NAIA athletics
- 50% graduate
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Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY · Private nonprofitTop 24% for low debt
- NAIA athletics
- 44% graduate
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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY · Private nonprofitTop 24% for low debt
- NAIA athletics
- 42% graduate
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Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY · Private nonprofit#26 in Kentucky
- NAIA athletics
- 32% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brescia University | About $9,000 | $29,430 | $45,500 | 54% |
| Kentucky Christian University | About $24,000 | $22,250 | $42,375 | 37% |
| Georgetown College | About $14,000 | $25,200 | $52,074 | 49% |
| University of the Cumberlands | About $14,000 | $14,911 | $45,036 | 50% |
| Lindsey Wilson College | About $15,000 | $16,784 | $41,129 | 44% |
| University of Pikeville | About $20,000 | $20,679 | $48,231 | 42% |
| Midway University | About $30,000 | $21,301 | $44,246 | 41% |
| Campbellsville University | About $19,000 | $17,156 | $41,583 | 42% |
| Union Commonwealth University | About $21,000 | $24,250 | $42,002 | 32% |
| Alice Lloyd College | About $19,000 | $19,599 | $40,573 | 39% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.