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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 19,324 prospective students applied, and 18,258 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,077 enrolled in the school. 26,158 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,024 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $10,896 plus fees of $1,349. Kentucky is ranked 296 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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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1300 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| 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 | $12,814 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,042 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,101 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,349 |
| Room and Board | $12,814 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,042 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,955 |
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.