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
92%Acceptance
1213SAT Avg
23,189Students
17:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$59,025Earnings 10yr
$17,218Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate92.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1213
Reading & WritingMid: 602
550640
MathMid: 605
530650
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 26
2128
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
Programs (331)
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
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Source: Wikipedia