Best online colleges in Kentucky
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Kentucky3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Kentucky.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal 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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Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Louisville, KY · Private for-profit#4 in Kentucky
- Mostly online students
- 61% graduate
- 2
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · PublicTop 10% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 52% graduate
- 3
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Private nonprofitTop 19% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 50% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | $18,540 | $24,166 | $61,480 | 61% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $8,191 | $23,000 | $50,220 | 52% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $14,107 | $14,911 | $45,036 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.