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Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Kentucky

Christian colleges ranked by first-year retention: the share of full-time freshmen who come back for a second year.

Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Kentucky3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by first-year retention.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Kentucky.
  • Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
  • Has a first-year retention rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by retention rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Kentucky Christian University

    Grayson, KY · Private nonprofit
    • 86% of freshmen return
    • 37% graduate
  2. 2

    Asbury University

    Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • 83% of freshmen return
    • 65% graduate
  3. 3

    Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville, KY · Private nonprofit
    • 65% of freshmen return
    • 42% graduate

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Kentucky Christian University$24,038$22,250$42,37537%
Asbury University$21,401$24,028$42,36865%
Campbellsville University$19,341$17,156$41,58342%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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