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University of Kentucky

Acceptance Rate 94.01 %
SAT Average 1,207
2023 Tuition & Fees $32,276
($12,858)
Student Population 30,390
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,841

Academic Overview

University of Kentucky Campus, Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky is a public, four-years institute located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,858 for Kentucky residents and $32,276 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,946 for Kentucky residents and $34,259 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 30,390 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.01% and the graduation rate is 68% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Kentucky varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $54,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Kentucky's tuition & fees is $12,858 for Kentucky residents and $32,276 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $13,946 for in-state students and $34,259 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,858$32,276
Graduate$13,946$34,259
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Kentucky. The acceptance rate of Kentucky is 94.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.15%. The average graduation rate is 68% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,841 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 30,390 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Kentucky is 94.01 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.01%
Graduation Rate for University of Kentucky is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate for University of Kentucky is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for University of Kentucky is 30,390
Student Population
30,390
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Kentucky is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,841 at University of Kentucky.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,841

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressSouth Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0032
Phone859-257-9000
WEBwww.uky.edu/
Admissionwww.uky.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.uky.edu/admission/apply-uk
Financial Aidwww.uky.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://uky.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.uky.edu/registrar/content/residency-review-committee
Athletichttps://www.uky.edu/registrar/sites/www.uky.edu.registrar/files/policies_6.pdf
Disability Servicewww.uky.edu/DisabilityResourceCenter/

Offered Degrees

Kentucky offers 417 major programs through online and on-site education where 31 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1151
Master's1229
Doctorate (Research)741
Doctorate (Practical)71
Less Than 1 Year Certificate293
Post-Bachelor's Certificate6615
Post-Master's Certificate41

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Kentucky offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:7,294)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,536)

Veterans Benefits

University of Kentucky has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges