NEARBY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Several colleges and universities are conveniently located near Frankfort, Kentucky, providing residents with a variety of higher education options. Here are a few notable institutions within easy reach:
Located in Lexington, 29 miles from Frankfort, UK is
the state’s largest public university. It offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, including renowned schools in law, medicine, and engineering.
Located in Georgetown, 26 miles from Frankfort, Georgetown College is a private liberal arts institution. In 2020 Georgetown College announced the Legacy and Legends Scholarship for students in Franklin County to receive a full tuition scholarship until the fall of 2029.
Located in Lexington, 28 miles from Frankfort, Transylvania is a prestigious liberal arts college known for its rigorous academic programs in fields like business, biology, and pre-professional studies.
Located in Richmond, 55 miles from Frankfort, EKU offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including highly regarded offerings in criminal justice, education, and nursing.
Located in Louisville, 53 miles from Frankfort, the University of Louisville is a public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, including well-respected programs in medicine, engineering, and business.
Located in Morehead, 65 miles from Frankfort, this public university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, known for its strong emphasis on student success and engagement.
Located in Hanover, Indiana, 60 miles from Frankfort, Hanover is a private liberal arts college offering personalized education with a focus on experiential learning and critical thinking.
Located in Louisville, 53 miles from Frankfort, Spalding is a private university known for its programs in healthcare, social work, and the liberal arts, fostering a strong commitment to community service.
Located in Campbellsville, about 60 miles from Frankfort, Campbellsville University is a private Christian institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
About 50 miles from Frankfort, Berea College is a private liberal arts college known for its unique work-study program, which provides students with tuition-free education in exchange for working on campus.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) and Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC).
The colleges provide associate degrees, technical certifications, and career-focused programs that prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or to transfer to a four-year university.
Located in Frankfort, Kentucky's historically black university, KSU was founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons. The campus was integrated beginning in the 1950s and received university designation in 1972. KSU today has approximately 2,000 students, including both undergraduates and graduates.