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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY·Public·~93% acceptance

University of Kentucky is a public university based in Lexington, KY. Admissions are accessible, with about 93% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $18,851 per year after financial aid. About 71% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $59,025 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,851/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,391
Aid cuts ~$15,540/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range~3.58 avg
SAT (middle 50%)1070–1290
ACT (middle 50%)21–28
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
71%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$47,266
median earnings, 6yr
$59,025
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Kentucky reads an application

What University of Kentucky values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residency

From University of Kentucky’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Kentucky requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Kentucky requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate?
University of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
How much does University of Kentucky cost?
At University of Kentucky, the average net price after aid is about $18,851 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,391 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Kentucky?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1070–1290 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT.
What GPA do you need for University of Kentucky?
Admitted students typically have a GPA of about 3.58 on a 4.0 scale.
What are University of Kentucky's application deadlines?
University of Kentucky's deadlines are Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Kentucky value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Kentucky rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Application essays as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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