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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky is a large, public institution located in Lexington, ky. Founded in 1865, University of Kentucky offers undergraduate degrees in 331 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 22,115 undergraduates
cost $12,859 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Kentucky? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.9%
SAT score average 1189
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Kentucky is known for one of its top majors: Marketing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Marketing
Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,859
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,676
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,330
Cost of attendance* $33,065
Average financial aid package $16,448
Estimated cost $16,617 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,276
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,676
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,330
Cost of attendance* $52,482
Average financial aid package $16,448
Estimated cost $36,034 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Kentucky has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,115, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

32,703

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
57%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Kentucky, students love their Wildcat Service Dogs. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0032
phone 859-257-9000
address www.uky.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Wildcat service dogs

Alpha phi omega

Pre-medical activities council

Society of women engineers

Snowcats

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Kentucky to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky? 

The acceptance rate for University of Kentucky is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Kentucky?

The average high school GPA for University of Kentucky students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Kentucky?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Kentucky including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $132,260.

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