What SAT score do I need for University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky's middle 50% SAT range is 1070 to 1290. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for University of Kentucky?

Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky admits roughly 93% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does University of Kentucky actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,851 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is University of Kentucky a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Kentucky as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · South

Acceptance rate: 92.9%
SAT mid-50: 1070-1290
Cost after aid: $18,851
Graduation rate: 71%

What University of Kentucky says matters

How University of Kentucky rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 93%; 29,293 of 31,517
Yield: 22%; 6,513 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1070-1270
ACT mid-50: 21-28
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 91%11,655 of 12,769
Women: 94%17,396 of 18,485

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Geographical residence
State residency

Not considered

Alumni relation

The full Common Data Set

Every figure University of Kentucky published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission154

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Yes
SAT: X
ACT: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Yes

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 12,769
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 18,485
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 122
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 141
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 11,655
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 17,396
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 112
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 130
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 2,573
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 31
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 3,836
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 44
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 23
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 6
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 31,517
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 29,293
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 6,513
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 9,211
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 8,701
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 3,906
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 21,268
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 19,623
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2,552
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,038
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 969
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 55
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 120

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 24
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 1
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 3
History: 7
Visual/Performing Arts: 1
Other (specify): 1
Total academic units: 1
Computer Science: 1

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.07
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.5
Submitting SAT Scores: 481
Submitting ACT Scores: 3,229
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,070
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,170
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 600
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 530
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 640
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 27%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 30%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 7.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 43.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 39.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 8.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 1.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 99.9
SAT Math: 700-800: 9.8
SAT Math: 600-699: 33.7
SAT Math: 500-599: 42.6
SAT Math: 400-499: 11.2
SAT Math: 300-399: 2.7
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 7.5
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 38.9
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 42.6
SAT Composite: 800-999: 9.4
SAT Composite: 600-799: 1.7
SAT Composite: Total: 100.1
ACT Composite: 30-36: 19.5
ACT Composite: 24-29: 39.5
ACT Composite: 18-23: 36.2
ACT Composite: 12-17: 4.8
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 29%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 56%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 85%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 15%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 2.5%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 28%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 35%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 8.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 7.5%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.4%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 10%
Total: 100.1
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 6.6%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 27%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 26%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 9.4%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.1%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 31%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 22%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 8.3%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.3%
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.58
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 28%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Same fee: X
Application closing date (fall): 02
Priority Date: 15
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Other Date: 2
Yes, in part: 05
No: 01
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 6 months
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission34

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
Men: 1,012
Women: 1,174
Another Gender: 12
Unknown: 2,198
Total: 872
Men: 985
Women: 9
Another Gender: 1,866
Unknown: 516
Total: 532
Men: 8
Women: 1,056

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 90
Unit Type: credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
American Council on Education (ACE): Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://admission.uky.edu/transfer

Academic Offerings and Policies22

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Weekend college: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life43

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 39%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 20%
Percent of women who join sororities: 33%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 86%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 14%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 10%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 33%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 19%
Percent of women who join sororities: 29%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 32%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 68%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 5.4%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18.2
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20.5

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X
Yearbook: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for married students: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Theme housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses5

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://uky.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Financial Aid101

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 2,267
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 8,345
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 150
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 25,390
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 7,601
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 9,133
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 515
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 26,035
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 351
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 5,295
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 20
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 22,491

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 32089006

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 46186392
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 159877581
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 10014316
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 248167295
Total Scholarships/Grants: 94558532
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1142267
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 95700799
Total Self-Help: 45955465
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 13857672

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 6,360
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 5,466
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,605
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 3,578
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,587
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,718
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3,497
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 507
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 59%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 17506
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9636
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3354
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3278
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 21,784
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 15,339
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 11,066
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 10,890
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 5,109
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 5,653
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 9,733
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,558
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 56%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 16880
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9506
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4104
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4007
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,405
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 703
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 619
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 577
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 357
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 296
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 347
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 34%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 9444
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 6219
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4017
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3938

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 3,801

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,815
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,738
C. Institutional loan programs.: 24
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 504
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 48
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 46
C. Institutional loan programs.: 1
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 13
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 39755
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23863
C. Institutional loan programs.: 6519
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 60567

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Job skills: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred43

Diploma/Certificates

Agriculture: 12.4
Natural resources and conservation: 0.6
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.6
Communication/journalism: 1.8
Computer and information sciences: 2.4
Personal and culinary services: 0.4
Education: 9
Engineering: 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.8
Interdisciplinary studies: 13.9
Social sciences: 4.1
Visual and performing arts: 2.9
Health professions and related programs: 14.9
Business/marketing: 27.3
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100.1

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Agriculture: 3.7
Natural resources and conservation: 1.5
Architecture: 1.7
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.3
Communication/journalism: 7.8
Computer and information sciences: 3.7
Personal and culinary services: 7.1
Education: 8.3
Engineering: 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.7
Family and consumer sciences: 1.6
English: 1.1
Liberal arts/general studies: 1.3
Biological/life sciences: 5.4
Mathematics and statistics: 0.9
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 1.1
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.2
Physical sciences: 0.6
Psychology: 5.3
Public administration and social services: 1.3
Social sciences: 3.6
Visual and performing arts: 3.7
Health professions and related programs: 12.3
Business/marketing: 26
History: 0.6
TOTAL (should = 100%): 99.8%

Enrollment And Persistence121

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 2,570
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 599
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 6,520
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 9,721
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 3,868
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 599
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 9,182
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 13,669
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 25,534
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 9,175
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 34,709
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 55
Hispanic/Latino: 496
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 381
White, non-Hispanic: 4,935
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 14
Asian, non-Hispanic: 215
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 7
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 334
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 76
TOTAL: 6,513
Nonresidents: 319
Hispanic/Latino: 1,680
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,557
White, non-Hispanic: 18,875
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 42
Asian, non-Hispanic: 910
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 20
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,107
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 253
TOTAL: 24,763
Nonresidents: 358
Hispanic/Latino: 1,738
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,608
White, non-Hispanic: 19,429
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 48
Asian, non-Hispanic: 930
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 20
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,142
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 261
TOTAL: 25,534

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 510
Bachelor's degrees: 5,055
Postbachelor's certificates: 925
Master's degrees: 1,986
Post-Master's certificates: 13
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 319
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 737

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,221
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 860
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,865
Total: 4,946
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 5
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,219
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 859
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,863
Total: 4,941
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 514
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 471
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,754
Total: 2,739
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 145
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 123
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 415
Total: 683
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 34
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 19
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 44
Total: 97
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 693
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 613
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,213
Total: 3,519
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 57
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 71
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77
Total: 71
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,250
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 909
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,565
Total: 4,724
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3
Total: 5
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,248
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 909
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,562
Total: 4,719
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 476
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 497
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,569
Total: 2,542
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 169
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 112
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 362
Total: 643
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 33
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 22
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 51
Total: 106
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 678
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 631
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,982
Total: 3,291
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 54
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 69
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77
Total: 70

Instructional Faculty And Class Size33

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,481
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 324
C. Total number who are women: 690
D. Total number who are men: 791
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 60
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,353
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 121
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 878
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 121
C. Total number who are women: 541
D. Total number who are men: 337
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 7
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 525
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 209
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 2,359
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 445
C. Total number who are women: 1,231
D. Total number who are men: 1,128
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 67
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,878
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 330

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 17.7
based on ____ students: 29,484
and ____ faculty: 1,667

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 303
10-19: 303
20-29: 696
30-39: 922
40-49: 355
50-99: 139
100+: 242
Total: 180
Total: 0

Source: University of Kentucky's Common Data Set 2024-25

About University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky is a large public university in Lexington, KY, in a city setting.

What University of Kentucky looks for

University of Kentucky admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky's middle 50% SAT range is 1070 to 1290. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Kentucky?
Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky admits roughly 93% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Kentucky actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,851 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Kentucky a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Kentucky as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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