ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State Rankings
2026-2027 Rankings
The 2026-2027 Rankings are coming in and ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State continues to be recognized as one of the best universities in the region. This marks the 36th consecutive year ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
2026 Best Colleges
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2026 Best Colleges
2026-27 Gold-Level
Purple Heart University
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2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School
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2027 Best Colleges in Kentucky
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Member School
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-- Last updated on September 23, 2026
2025-2026 Rankings
#3 Best Small College Town
- USA Today
#6 Top Public Schools
- U.S. News & World Report
#6 Best Colleges for Veterans
- U.S. News & World Report
#14 Regional Universities
- U.S. News & World Report
#19 Best Value School in the south
- U.S. News & World Report
Best Bang for the Buck
- Washington Monthly
-- Last updated on September 25, 2025