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University of Kentucky

Public, 4-year

South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0032

(859) 257-9000

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Quick Facts

23,189

Total Enrollment

92%

Acceptance Rate

70%

Graduation Rate

$47,266

Median Earnings (6yr)

$13,212

In-State Tuition

$17,218

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1213

Avg SAT Score

About University of Kentucky

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 20,000 and above
Land Grant Yes

Location

Address South Limestone
City Lexington, KY
ZIP Code 40506-0032
County Fayette County

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Eli Capilouto (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 20%
Health Professions 14%
Engineering 10%
Communication 7%
Education 6%
Biology 6%
Psychology 5%
Computer Science 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 23,189

Student Demographics

Male 42%
Female 58%
White 76%
Black 7%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 550 590 640
SAT Math 530 580 650
ACT Composite 21 25 28

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $13,212
Out-of-State Tuition $33,406

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 22%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $10,267
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,329
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,557
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,655
$110,001+ $24,687

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$47,266

6 Years After

$53,326

8 Years After

$59,025

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $31,747  |  75th percentile: $67,887

Earnings by Family Income Background

$41,877

Low Income

$46,480

Middle Income

$51,848

High Income

Student Outcomes

87%

Full-Time Retention

47%

Part-Time Retention

70%

Graduation Rate