University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky is a four-years, public school located in Lexington, KY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The U of Kentucky's 2024 tuition & fees is $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,981.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 31,547 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

U of Kentucky ranked 92^nd in National Universities and 1^st in Kentucky Colleges rankings. University of Kentucky is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Kentucky is $13,212 for in-state students and $33,406 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,330 for in-state students and $35,459 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,575 for Kentucky residents and $34,576 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,725 for Kentucky residents and $36,701 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,212	$33,406
Graduate	$14,330	$35,459

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,575	$34,576
Graduate	$14,725	$36,701

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of Kentucky is 92.38% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.68%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,170.

The average graduation rate is 68%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 31,547 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 U of Kentucky Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	92.38% Acceptance Rate / 24.68% Yield
Test Scores »	1,170 SAT / 25 ACT
Graduation Rate »	68%
Retention Rate	85%(full-time), 40% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	31,547 (22,735 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,981

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Kentucky has a law school and medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

U of Kentucky Offered Programs
University of Kentucky Medical School
University of Kentucky Law School
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

University of Kentucky offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at U of Kentucky
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes