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Richmond, VA
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $18,868
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $63,924
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Kentucky is a public college in Lexington, KY with 24,763 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1215 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,868 per year ($12,528 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,924 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 28,233
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 26,083
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 25%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math530–640
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136
What University of Kentucky looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $35,083
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,907
- Out-of-state tuition
- $35,164
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,528
- $30–48k$12,460
- $48–75k$14,192
- $75–110k$20,327
- $110k+$27,661
Get a personal estimate with University of Kentucky's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $63,924
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 24,763
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White76%
- Hispanic7%
- Black6%
- Asian4%
University of Kentucky FAQ
What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate?+
University of Kentucky admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for University of Kentucky?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1215.
What ACT score do you need for University of Kentucky?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.
Is University of Kentucky test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Kentucky?+
In Fall 2023, 28,233 students applied to University of Kentucky and 26,083 were admitted; 6,437 enrolled.
Does University of Kentucky consider legacy status?+
No. University of Kentucky reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Kentucky require an essay?+
University of Kentucky reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Kentucky cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $35,083 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,868.
What is University of Kentucky's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157085 · How we use this data
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