University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Kentucky reported a 92.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Kentucky is a public 4-year institution in Lexington, KY, with an SAT reference of 1180 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $18,851 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

92.4%

28,233 applicants

SAT reference

1180

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,851

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Kentucky

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)108011801290
ACT (composite, 1–36)212528

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

70.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

86.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,025

Student Body

24,763

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Kentucky, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,182
$30,001 – $48,000$12,119
$48,001 – $75,000$16,313
$75,001 – $110,000$21,192
$110,000+$26,781

Top Majors at University of Kentucky

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,109
Health Professions672
Engineering455
Communication & Journalism416
Education386
Biological & Biomedical Sciences293
Psychology283
Agriculture & Natural Resources202
Computer & Information Sciences201
Visual & Performing Arts196

Financial Aid at University of Kentucky

About University of Kentucky

Official website: https://www.uky.edu/

Admissions: https://www.uky.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Kentucky

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky reported a 92% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 28,233. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Kentucky?

The historical 92% acceptance rate suggests University of Kentucky was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Kentucky?

The imported historical records for University of Kentucky include an SAT reference value of 1180 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Kentucky?

The stored historical average net price at University of Kentucky is $18,851 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $13,024 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Kentucky?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Kentucky is 71%. its stored first-year retention rate is 87%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $59,025. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Kentucky test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Kentucky's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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