Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Public school in Kentucky with 21,900 total undergraduate students
Chancing
University of Kentucky is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
94%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
94%
Women
95%
Men
92%
Total number of applicants
21,654
Women: 59%
Men: 41%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
23%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$26,610
Out-of-state
$45,608
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$11,926
$30,001–48,000
$13,594
$48,001–75,000
$16,418
$75,001–110,000
$21,029
Over $110,000
$24,030
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 10%
ACT: 70%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,721
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
58%
Enrolled men:
42%
6-year graduation rate
66%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
85%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
3%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 3%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 5%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 7%
White: 77%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
16:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Southeastern Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Southeastern Conference
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Location
South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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