University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
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Acceptance Rate
92%
Enrollment
23,189
Graduation Rate
70%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,025
Retention Rate
87%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)10801290
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2128
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,406
Avg Net Price
$17,218
Room & Board
$15,242
Total COA
$32,291
Median Debt
$22,500

Net Price by Family Income

$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
Pell Grant Rate: 22%
Federal Loan Rate: 35%

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Sticker Price$48,648
Estimated Net Price$17,218 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
70%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,025
Retention Rate
87%
Median Debt
$22,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
20.4%
Health Professions
13.9%
Engineering
10.2%
Communication
6.8%
Education
6.5%
Biology
6.4%
Agriculture
5.1%
Psychology
4.6%
Computer Science
4.0%
Social Sciences
3.8%

Demographics

Men 42%Women 58%
White
76.2%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian
3.7%
Two or More
4.1%
International
1.4%

Application Info

Deadlines

EDII2025-12-01
App Fee (Domestic)$60

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.