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Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Overview

Student Population
29,465
National Rank
#473
University of Kentucky overview
Location Lexington, Kentucky
Online uky.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
University of Kentucky overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, University of Kentucky is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,925 prospective students applied, and 18,125 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,855 enrolled in the school.  26,396 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,069 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $10,579 plus fees of $1,363. University of Kentucky is ranked 473 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Very High 
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SAT 1150/1390
ACT 22/28
GPA 3.46
Applications Accepted
95.8% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2019
Applicant Competition Very Low
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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition
$10,579
In State Costs for University of Kentucky
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,363
Room and Board $12,858
Budget for Other Expenses$3,730
Total One Year Cost$29,530
Out of State Tuition
$26,683
Out of State Costs for University of Kentucky
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,363
Room and Board $12,858
Budget for Other Expenses$3,730
Total One Year Cost$45,634
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$51,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
59% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Kentucky students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 19%
Communication 8%
Engineering 8%
Education 8%
Social Sciences 8%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157085 IPEDS survey data for University of Kentucky.

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