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University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0032

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Known for business — major research university

University of Kentucky is a public institution in Lexington with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1213, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 23.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,025 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,218.

Established
1865
Motto
"United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
Mascot
The WildcatBlueScratch
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division 1

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92%Acceptance
1213SAT Avg
23,189Students
17:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$59,025Earnings 10yr
$17,218Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Kentucky Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1213

Reading & WritingMid: 602
550640
MathMid: 605
530650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1213

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,212
Tuition (out-of-state)$33,406
Room & Board$15,242
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$32,291
Average Net Price$17,218
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,267
$30–48K$11,329
$48–75K$14,557
$75–110K$20,655
$110K+$24,687

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,218

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

176

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (331)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
23,189
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 7%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.9%
Freshman Retention86.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,266
8 Years$53,326
10 Years$59,025

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,500
Men
$59,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#152
Forbes
#200
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#159

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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