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University of Kentucky

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$18,693Avg. Net Price
66%Grad Rate
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Working Out57%
Over Whenever56%
Night Owl53%
Fine with Drinking45%
Extrovert45%
Around Campus44%
Christian42%
Rushing a Social Fraternity/Sorority41%
Travel40%
Neat Freak39%

Popular Majors

What UKY students on MeetYourClass are studying

01

Nursing

13%

02

Marketing

7%

03

Biology

6%

04

Business

6%

05

Psychology

5%

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University of Kentucky Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is UKY's enrollment deposit?

University of Kentucky requires a deposit of $125 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

19.10%

University of Kentucky is in the top 19.10% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

47.40%

University of Kentucky is in the top 47.40% of colleges in the state of Kentucky for deposit cost. 31.03% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

30.30%

University of Kentucky is in the top 30.30% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of Kentucky educates a diverse community of 31,547 students, with 22,735 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 8,812 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

31,547


Total Undergraduates

22,735

Total Graduates

8,812


Full-Time vs Part-Time

88% Full-Time

12% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at University of Kentucky has a 95% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. University of Kentucky has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1180 and the average ACT score is 24.


Acceptance Rate

95%


Application Fee

$50

How Do I Apply to University of Kentucky?

You can apply to University of Kentucky by going to the official application page and paying the $50 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

9%

Total Score

400

1600

10701290

Reading and Writing

200

800

540650

Math

200

800

530640

ACT

Students submitting ACT

60%

Composite Score

0

36

2128

English

0

36

2129

Math

0

36

1927

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Location

Located in Lexington, KY, University of Kentucky offers students a vibrant urban experience with all the advantages of a major metropolitan area.


City

Lexington


County

Fayette County


State

Kentucky


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Large

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About

University of Kentucky features a student-focused approach with a 17 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

17 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

University of Kentucky makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $18,693 with 88% of students receiving financial assistance including 24% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$18,693


Received Aid

88%


Pell Recipients

24%


Tuition

$6,606 In-State

$16,703 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The University of Kentucky student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 62% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
9,583 (42%)
Women
13,152 (58%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
456 (2%)
18-19
9,459 (42%)
20-21
8,676 (38%)
22-24
2,753 (12%)
Over 25
1,391 (6%)

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Outcomes

University of Kentucky prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 66% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

66%

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