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Best Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

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130 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in Kentucky
Overview

Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
26
Coaches recruiting
130
  • 8Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 5Division III
  • 10NAIA

Kentucky has 26 colleges with Women's Basketball programs. Of those, 8 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 5 in NCAA Division III and 10 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University. Their head coaches are Kenny Brooks at University of Kentucky, Jeff Walz at University of Louisville and Greg Collins at Western Kentucky University. 4 schools compete in the Mid-South Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceBerea College · $4,379Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveBerea College · 19%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Kentucky · 34,709Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Basketball program in Kentucky

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Division I · 8

University of Kentucky logoUniversity of KentuckyLexington · Southeastern · Coach Kenny BrooksUniversity of Louisville logoUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville · Atlantic Coast · Coach Jeff WalzWestern Kentucky University logoWestern Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · Conference USA · Coach Greg CollinsMurray State University logoMurray State UniversityMurray · Missouri Valley · Coach Ryan Miller

Division II · 3

Kentucky State University logoKentucky State UniversityFrankfort · Southern Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Amani WilliamsThomas More University logoThomas More UniversityCrestview Hills · Great Midwest Athletic · Coach Brian NealKentucky Wesleyan College logoKentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro · Great Midwest Athletic · Coach Nicole Nieman

Division III · 5

Transylvania University logoTransylvania UniversityLexington · Heartland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Hannah KlineCentre College logoCentre CollegeDanville · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Wendie AustinAsbury University logoAsbury UniversityWilmore · Independent · Coach Chad MayesBerea College logoBerea CollegeBerea · Collegiate Conference of the South

NAIA · 10

Campbellsville University logoCampbellsville UniversityCampbellsville · Mid-South · Coach Ginger High ColvinUniversity of the Cumberlands logoUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg · Mid-South · Coach Rick ReevesGeorgetown College logoGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown · Mid-South · Coach Jeff NickelUniversity of Pikeville logoUniversity of PikevillePikeville · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Clifton Williams
Questions

Questions about Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Kentucky have Women's Basketball?

26 colleges in Kentucky have Women's Basketball programs: 8 Division I, 3 Division II, 5 Division III and 10 NAIA.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D1 Women's Basketball?

8 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball: Bellarmine University, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D2 Women's Basketball?

3 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball: Kentucky State University, Kentucky Wesleyan College and Thomas More University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D3 Women's Basketball?

5 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball: Asbury University, Berea College, Centre College, Spalding University and Transylvania University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have NAIA Women's Basketball?

10 colleges in Kentucky compete in NAIA Women's Basketball: Alice Lloyd College, Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian University, Lindsey Wilson College, Midway University, Union College and 2 more.

What is the most affordable college in Kentucky with Women's Basketball?

Berea College has the lowest average net price at $4,379 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Basketball programs in Kentucky compete in?

The Mid-South Conference has the most Women's Basketball programs in Kentucky.

Who are the Women's Basketball head coaches in Kentucky?

Kenny Brooks (University of Kentucky), Jeff Walz (University of Louisville), Greg Collins (Western Kentucky University), Ryan Miller (Murray State University), Monique Reid (Bellarmine University), Greg Todd (Eastern Kentucky University), Jeff Hans (Northern Kentucky University) and Jackie Alexander (Morehead State University).

How do I contact Women's Basketball coaches in Kentucky?

There are 130 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in Kentucky. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Basketball colleges by division in Kentucky

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

8 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

3 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

5 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

10 schools in Kentucky compete in NAIA.