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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Kentucky is a public institution located in the city setting of Lexington, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 24.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
24.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $185,878
Earnings 5yr: $185,046
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,755
Earnings 5yr: $135,815
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $126,624
Earnings 5yr: $129,899
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,485
Earnings 5yr: $110,979
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,241
Earnings 5yr: $191,366
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,151
Earnings 5yr: $119,533
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,868
Earnings 5yr: $110,670
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,270
Earnings 5yr: $90,825
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,533
Earnings 5yr: $80,731
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,253
Earnings 5yr: $80,618
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,945
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,535
Earnings 5yr: $91,572
Debt: $22,250
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $99,370
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,094
Earnings 5yr: $85,718
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,003
Earnings 5yr: $83,438
Debt: $25,308
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,913
Earnings 5yr: $88,742
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,636
Earnings 5yr: $92,160
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,461
Earnings 5yr: $88,200
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,654
Earnings 5yr: $87,796
Debt: $25,000
International Business.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $88,980
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,851
In-State Tuition$13,502
Out-of-State Tuition$34,140
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,266
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,025
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$81,686
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