University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky is a public 4-year institution in Lexington, KY. It enrolls about 32,703 students and admits roughly 92% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lexington, KY 40506 |
| County | Fayette County |
| Enrollment | 32,703 |
| Acceptance rate | 92% |
| Applicants / admitted | 28,233 / 26,083 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $13,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $33,406 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 70% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 87% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,838 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 550–640 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–28 |
| Website | www.uky.edu/ |
| Phone | 8592579000 |
Admissions
About 28,233 students applied and 26,083 were admitted. Of those admitted, 6,437 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $13,212 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $33,406. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,838 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,267 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,329 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,557 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,655 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,687 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,749 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 70% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY, Fayette County. Its coordinates are 38.0389, -84.5047.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?
About 92% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 28,233 applicants.
How much does University of Kentucky cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $13,212 for in-state students and $33,406 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Kentucky?
About 32,703 students are enrolled.