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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 18,759 prospective students applied, and 17,981 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,348 enrolled in the school. 26,158 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,024 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,011 plus fees of $1,349. Kentucky is ranked 307 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Kentucky is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Kentucky within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#307 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#93 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#290 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1320 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,349 |
| Room and Board | $13,210 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,358 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,928 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,349 |
| Room and Board | $13,210 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,358 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,248 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.