University of Kentucky

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About University of Kentucky

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 21,900, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 115 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,247, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $30,245.

Lexington, KY

$11,247

Avg in-state
tuition

$30,245

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

94%

Acceptance Rate Insight

94% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

86%

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

68%

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

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.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1083-1330

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

31k

Students enrolled

39%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

73%

Unknown

3%

Black

7%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

22%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

49

Total Online Enrollment

11,846

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold14% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold29% online

Master'sCheck Bold14% online

DoctorateCheck Bold3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

42%

State Grant Aid

60%

Institution Grant Aid

76%

Pell Grant

22%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,455
State Grant Aid$2,708
Institution Grant Aid$10,050
Pell Grant Aid$4,651

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Gymnastics
  • Other Sports
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Architecture And Related Services.
4Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
5Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
6Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
7Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
8Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
9Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
10Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
11Education.
12Engineering.
13English Language And Literature/Letters.
14Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
15Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
16Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
17Health Professions And Related Programs.
18History
19History.
20Legal Professions And Studies.
21Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
22Library Science.
23Mathematics And Statistics.
24Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
25Natural Resources And Conservation.
26Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
27Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
28Philosophy And Religious Studies.
29Physical Sciences.
30Psychology.
31Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
32Social Sciences.
33Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.