Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
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 19,648 prospective students applied, and 18,932 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,891 enrolled in the school. 26,244 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,742 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,135 plus fees of $1,349. Kentucky is ranked 281 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#281 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#90 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#296 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1280 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,349 |
| Room and Board | $13,588 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,474 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,546 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,349 |
| Room and Board | $13,588 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,474 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,356 |
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% |
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.