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University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment

30,390
University of Kentucky overview
Location Lexington, Kentucky
Online uky.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
University of Kentucky overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study 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 21,695 prospective students applied, and 20,396 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,721 enrolled in the school.  26,273 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,117 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,247 plus fees of $1,363. Kentucky is ranked 326 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Kentucky is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Kentucky within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1083/1330
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.59

Applications Accepted

94% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$11,247
In State Costs for University of Kentucky
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,363
Room and Board $14,000
Budget for Other Expenses$4,080
Total One Year Cost$31,690

Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,245
Out of State Costs for University of Kentucky
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,363
Room and Board $14,000
Budget for Other Expenses$4,080
Total One Year Cost$50,688

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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.

Current students may use the University of Kentucky GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.