Top ADN Programs in Kentucky
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
30 schools in Kentucky reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (30)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro, KY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | Bowling Green, KY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | Cumberland, KY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Sullivan University | Louisville, KY | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |