Overview


University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The University of Kentucky is a land-grant university that was founded in 1865 in Lexington, Kentucky. U.S. News & World Report ranks UK as #63 in Top Public Schools. The most popular fields of study at this “selective” university are Education, Biology and Engineering. The university is also home to the largest pharmacy education school in the nation.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$19,831
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1227
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,212 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,406 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,597
$30k - $48k
$11,156
$48k - $75k
$13,939
$75k - $110k
$19,294
$110k+
$22,835
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: osfas@uky.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,114
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,807
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,594
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
65%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2856
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,807
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$200,045,248
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,420
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,247
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,737
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
22109
Students Applied
82%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
925
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | September 30 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
31%
60%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1227
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
530
75th
640
Reading
25th
540
75th
650
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
39%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
31
Top 25%
59
Top 50%
86
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
428
$30k - $48k
222
$48k - $75k
274
$75k - $110k
246
$110k+
542
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
31,547
Total Number of Undergrads
22,735
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
33%
20-39 Students
45%
40-99 Students
15%
100+ Students
5%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
190
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ✓ ✓ |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
0
100
81%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
US National: 44%58%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
31%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
66
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
6%
White
76%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
Student Organizations
584
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
33%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
308
Total Female Athletes
188
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
30
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Kentucky Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,000
Top 5 Cities
Lexington
Louisville
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
University of Kentucky
Humana
Lexmark
UK HealthCare
Amazon
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingEven though UK is a pretty big school, they make it more like a small school by keeping many classes with a low student to teacher ratio, so you receive more one on one time with your instructor, which makes it easier to grasp the bigger concepts and master the small ones.
Kristen from Pickerington, OH
I've only been here for one semester and I've already learned SO much. The professors I have are quality professors that care about their students. Even though the university is of an exceptionally large size, the classes are an average size of 25 students so you can still get one on one with your teacher. There are also tons of resources for learning, including the W.T. Young Library which happens to be gigantic. If you need a quiet place to study, you are guaranteed to find it at the Willy T.
Kelsey from Georgetown, KY
There are a lot of things that I am learning in every class! Some people think that the larger class sizes are not beneficial- but I disagree. Everyone has something to contribute to the class, and my larger classes are what teach me the most. If you're open to others' opinions, you will learn something new everyday. Often when I sit down for lunch, at least one person has something interesting that they learned about in class recently that starts a discussion among the table. What makes the learning experience even better at UK is that the teachers are currently researching their field, meaning the students learn the most up-to-date material. It also helps the students to keep up with current events. Overall, I really like the way my learning experience is going!
Theresa from Lousiville, KY
Everyday that I go to class I am grateful and I feel as if my time was spent in a more efficient way. I listens to my profesor as he/she explains the material, and surely my mind is being stretched, and the way that I look at the world is completely changed. Overall the education is amazing!
Demetria from LOUISVILLE, KY
my school, although huge, makes you feel like your at a small school with professors who actually care for your academics; my school works very hard to make sure that we the students are getting the help we need no matter what subject in school or what problems in life, there's always help. importantly, this school works hard to get you involved so that you can make friends and just be connected!
Anujin from Elk Grove Village, IL
The University of Kentucky has provided me with a great sense of culture and community. They have proved to have courses that are meaningful and rigorous. I have learned a lot about how to commit myself to a program fully to allow me to be successful.
Garrett from Lexington, KY
I love the new dorms!!! Where else can a college student get a room with tempur-pedic mattresses granite countertops?? It is by far the most comfortable dorm arrangements I saw during my many college visiting trips. There was no comparison, really.
Abigail - Farmington Hills, MI
the university of kentucky-lexington is growing by leaps and bounds! there is lots of construction going on all around campus. in addition, all the administrators were welcoming as i explored the campus. i see blue!
marini from chicago, il
the university is a very beautiful place if you ignore all the construction being done at the moment. everyone at the school are extremely nice people and are there help you. there are tons of opportunities for you to have fun and also be successful in your studies.
adrian from pittsburgh, pa
The University of Kentucky is a school with limitless opportunities. Whether you're just being a part of a 30,000 student community and supporting the Wildcats, or working in a small group to promote something you care about, there is a place for everyone at UK. You are never just another number.
Caitlin from Evarts, KY
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