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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Lexington, KY. The 2019 average net price at University of Kentucky is $19,762. Acceptance rate is 94.48%. The school has a total enrollment of 29,182.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2018-19
Logo of University of Kentucky
Major City
Top Ranked
Location: Lexington, KY
Student Body: 29,182
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Public
Campus Type: Urban
Web Site: www.uky.edu
Acceptance Rate: 94.48%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 94.48%
  • Application Deadline: n/a
  • International Students: < 1%
  • Application Fee: $50
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
In State Tuition: $10,896
Out of State/International Tuition: $27,750
In State Grad Tuition: $11,703
Out of State Grad Tuition: $30,015
Room and Board: $12,814
Books and Supplies: $1,000
Other Fees: $1,349
Net Price In-District/State: $19,762
Net Price Out-of-State: n/a
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 5,077
  • Men / Women Ratio: 2,140 / 2,937
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: 550 - 650
  • Median SAT Math Range: 530 - 650
  • Median ACT Range: 23 - 23
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 6
  • % of International Students: < 1%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 73
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Required
  • Recommendations: Required
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Required
  • Portfolio: Required

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Business, Management, Marketing: 20%
  • Health Professions: 12%
  • Engineering: 9%
  • Education: 9%
  • Communication: 7%

Academic Programs

University of Kentucky offers 364 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Kentucky offers 104 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Kentucky offers 103 Master's Degree Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Communication Technology
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Library Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Doctorate Degree ProgramsUniversity of Kentucky offers 74 Doctorate Degree Programs
Agriculture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate ProgramsUniversity of Kentucky offers 60 Certificate Programs
Agriculture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
  • Education, Teaching of Individuals Who Are Developmentally Delayed Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Educational Statistics and Research Methods Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Educational, Instructional Technology Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • International and Comparative Education Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Music Teacher Education Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Engineering
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Health Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 65%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 63%
  • 1st Year Retention: 83%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $51,700
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 29,182
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 74%
  • Black Students: 7%
  • Non-resident, alien: 5%
  • Hispanic Students: 4%
  • Asian Students: 3%
  • Two or more races: 3%
  • Unknown: 3%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

Transfer Agreements

To Program21 Agreements with 17 Colleges
Agriculture
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Biological/Biomedical Science
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Business/Management/Marketing
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Communication
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Communication Technology
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Computer Science
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Education
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Engineering
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Jackson College
English Literature
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Foreign Language/Literature
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Ashland Community and Technical College
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Gateway Community and Technical College
Glendale Community College
Hazard Community and Technical College
Henderson Community College
Hopkinsville Community College
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Madisonville Community College
Maysville Community and Technical College
Mountain Empire Community College
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Somerset Community College
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Health Professions
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
History
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Human Sciences
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Mathematics and Statistics
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Natural Resources/Conservation
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Philosophy/Religiouis Studies
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Physical Sciences
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Psychology
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Social Sciences
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Visual and Performing Arts
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
To College21 Programs
Ashland Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Agriculture
Biological/Biomedical Science
Business/Management/Marketing
Communication
Communication Technology
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Foreign Language/Literature
General Agreement
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources/Conservation
Philosophy/Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Business/Management/Marketing
General Agreement
Gateway Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Glendale Community College
General Agreement
Hazard Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Henderson Community College
General Agreement
Hopkinsville Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
General Agreement
Jackson College
General Agreement
Jefferson Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Madisonville Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
General Agreement
Maysville Community and Technical College
General Agreement
Mountain Empire Community College
General Agreement
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Business/Management/Marketing
General Agreement
Somerset Community College
Business/Management/Marketing
General Agreement
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Business/Management/Marketing
General Agreement

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