Lexington Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Strayer University
Lexington, Kentucky

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

Sullivan University
Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky's largest private college employs a stair-step approach that lets students earn credentials as they progress through their career programs, useful for gaining relevant employment while studying.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master, Microsoft Certificate

National College
Lexington, Kentucky

Offers degree programs and career training in business, healthcare, and technology fields. Located in several campus locations across the Eastern U.S.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Diploma

Bluegrass Community and Technical College
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40506

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, licensed practical nurse, electrician, engineering technology, industrial mechanics, carpentry, welding, registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 11,596 students, 7,297 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

College for Technical Education
1165 Centre Pky Suite #120
Lexington, Kentucky 40517

• Programs: general office occupations, culinary arts, property management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 49 students, 210 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Lexington Beauty College
90 Southport Dr
Lexington, Kentucky 40503

• Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 51 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Salon Professional Academy Lexington
701 E High St
Lexington, Kentucky 40502-1776

• Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 31 students, 215 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Lexington Healing Arts Academy
272 Southland Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40503

• Programs: massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 75 students, 41 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Lexington Theological Seminary
631 S Limestone
Lexington, Kentucky 40508-3288

• Programs: ministry, theology and religious vocations, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 105 students, 107 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 60 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Transylvania University
300 N Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky 40508-1797

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, psychology, biology, Spanish language, political science, English, exercise science, liberal arts and sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,153 students, 1,165 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 947 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 525-620. Writing: 540-630.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0032

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, psychology, biology, marketing, finance, accounting, law, social work.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 25,856 students, 20,877 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 6,308 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 500-630. Writing: 480-590.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.