University of Kentucky
PublicLexington, KY
The University of Kentucky was established in 1865 as the state's land-grant flagship university. According to the university, it is one of only eight institutions in the country offering a full complement of liberal arts, engineering, professional, agricultural, and medical colleges on a single contiguous campus. UK comprises 16 degree-granting colleges along with the Lewis Honors College and Graduate School.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Kentucky's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Kentucky weighs your application
From University of Kentucky's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Kentucky weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Kentucky look for in applicants?
Per University of Kentucky's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate?
University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Kentucky?
Admitted students at University of Kentucky typically score between 1070–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Kentucky?
Admitted students at University of Kentucky typically score between 21–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Kentucky cost?
University of Kentucky's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,391 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Kentucky require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Kentucky doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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