University of Kentucky

4-years Public College In Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky (referred to as Kentucky) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lexington, KY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Kentucky is $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 31,547 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Kentucky is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$13,212 (Kentucky Residents) $33,406 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate94.89%
Student Population31,547
Test Scores1,180 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate68%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
University of Kentucky is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1915 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Kentucky is $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Kentucky is $14,330 for Kentucky residents and $35,459 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Kentucky offers the alternative tuition plans. 88 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,981 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Kentucky is 94.89% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.89%. The average SAT score is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 24. University of Kentucky accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 31,547 students are attending at University of Kentucky (22,735 undergraduate students). There are 1,754 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 333 part-time faculty working for University of Kentucky. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 10,702 (full-time) and 1,528 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Kentucky is 68% and the retention rate is 85% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Kentucky offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Kentucky offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Kentucky campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Kentucky
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children