University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public · City campus · 24,763 students

University of Kentucky is a public city college in Lexington, KY, with about 24,763 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of Kentucky fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

93%

Admit rate

1070–1290

SAT (25–75)

21–28

ACT (25–75)

$34,391/yr

Cost of attendance

$59,025

Median earnings

71%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention

18:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$10,597/yr

$30–48k$11,329/yr

$48–75k$14,557/yr

$75–110k$20,655/yr

$110k+$24,030/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Kentucky.