Kentucky SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1185

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of Kentucky freshman is 1185 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1185 is in the 74th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1080 to 1290

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1080 to 1290. The 75th percentile score is 1290 while the 25th percentile score is 1080.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Kentucky but we estimate it to be around a 970 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 590

The average score for Kentucky students on the math portion of the SAT is 590 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 530 and the 75th percentile score 650.

Average SAT Reading Score 595

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 550 to 640 and the average score for University of Kentucky students is 595.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of Kentucky based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 92.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.59.

Can I get into Kentucky with a 1290 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1290 or higher is very competitive at Kentucky and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 96% or higher.

Can I get into Kentucky with a 1190 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1190 to 1280 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 92% to 95%.

Can I get into Kentucky with a 1080 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1080 to 1180 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 86% to 92% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Kentucky with a 970 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 970 to 1070 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 85% chance of admission to Kentucky. SAT scores below 970 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.