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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
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

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

Special Designations

Land Grant

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

Female 58%
Male 42%

Race/Ethnicity

White 76.2%
Black 6.6%
Hispanic 6.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Non-Resident Alien 1.4%
Unknown 1.2%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 5.5%
Part-Time Students 6.1%

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

$13,212

In-State Tuition

$33,406

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,291

Total Cost of Attendance

$17,218

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 22%
Students with Federal Loans 35%
Students Receiving Any Aid 22%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $22,500
Median Total Debt $16,750
90th Percentile Debt $32,400
3-Year Repayment Rate 63%

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

Institutional Resources

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$11,693

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$12,578

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (859) 257-9000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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