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About University of Kentucky
At the University of Kentucky, it's all possible. Every experience, every moment is dedicated to shaping you into the person you want to be. We’re committed to helping you uncover what drives you, what you love and what you’re meant to accomplish. Here, we don’t put limits on what’s possible. Instead, this is a place where everything is achievable and nothing is out of reach.
University of Kentucky is a public, state university in the city of Lexington, KY. University of Kentucky was founded in 1865. The college enrolls around 31,547 students per year, including 22,735 undergraduate students.
University of Kentucky Acceptance Rate
University of Kentucky admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 20,979 out of 22,109 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Kentucky Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 8.8% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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University of Kentucky is located in the city of Lexington, KY, near Cincinnati and Louisville.
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College Info
University of Kentucky Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Kentucky is Feb 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Kentucky is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
University of Kentucky SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1080 - 1280
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
540 - 650
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1280 and Above
Good
1080 to 1280
Avg
1080 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of Kentucky students is 1200. Applicants with SAT scores of 1280 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Kentucky, while applicants with SAT scores between 1080 to 1280 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1080 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Kentucky.
University of Kentucky Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$29,088
In State$49,282
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,849
$32,043
Fees
$1,363
$1,363
Housing
$14,676
$14,676
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Kentucky is like? There are approximately 31,547 students enrolled at University of Kentucky, including 22,735 undergraduate students and 8,812 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from KY and 31% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
31,547
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,212
Out-of-State
$33,406
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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