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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY • public • I | SEC
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Acceptance
92.4%
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Grad Rate
70%
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Cost
$33,569 / $54,207

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large)
Student Population
Undergrad: 25,088 • Total: 35,216
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Lexington, KY
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Website
www.uky.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 10,590 (42.2%) • Female: 14,498 (57.8%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
92.4%
26,083 admitted from 28,233 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 550-640
Math: 530-650
Total: 1080-1290
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
21-28
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 12/1/2025
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
69.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
53.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
87.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$33,569
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$54,207
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $12,109
Out-of-state: $32,747
Room & Board
$16,016
Books & Supplies
$5,444
Students Receiving Pell Grants
23%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
SEC
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball (FBS) Basketball (FBS) Football (FBS) Golf (FBS) Soccer (FBS) Swimming and Diving (combined) (FBS) Tennis (FBS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FBS)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Golf Gymnastics Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about University of Kentucky

What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate?
University of Kentucky accepts 92% of applicants, from 28,233 applications.
How much does University of Kentucky cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,109 in-state and $32,747 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for University of Kentucky?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 21 and 28 on the ACT.
What is University of Kentucky's graduation rate?
70% of students graduate within six years.