School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of Kentucky is a large public university located on an urban campus in Lexington, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,930, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 116 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,849, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $32,043.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1080-1290
33k
Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
74%
Unknown
2%
Black
7%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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15,689
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.48% online, 52% on-campus.
84% On-campus
16% Online
Certificates18% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's7% online
Graduate Certificate35% online
Master's17% online
Doctorate7% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $11,849 | $32,043 |
Graduate | $12,967 | $34,096 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $15,242 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,444 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,242 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,444 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $8,600 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,735 | $53,929 |
Off-campus without family | $33,735 | $53,929 |
Off-campus with family | $21,649 | $41,843 |
Federal Grant Aid
24%
State Grant Aid
60%
Institution Grant Aid
89%
Pell Grant
24%
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
2 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
7 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
8 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
9 | Education. | |||
10 | Engineering. | |||
11 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
12 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
13 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
14 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
15 | History. | |||
16 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
17 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
18 | Library Science. | |||
19 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
20 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
21 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
22 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
23 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
24 | Physical Sciences. | |||
25 | Psychology. | |||
26 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
27 | Social Sciences. | |||
28 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.