Overview
Enrollment
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 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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#326 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#100 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#339 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1083/1330 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.