The University of Kentucky (UK) is an internationally renowned public university based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865, UK is the flagship university of the state of Kentucky and one of the oldest public universities in the United States. It is ranked among the top public universities in America, and is renowned for its excellence in higher education and research. UK offers nearly 200 programs of study across a broad range of disciplines, giving students a wide range of opportunities to excel in their fields of choice. With its strong network of alumni and top-ranking faculty and researchers, UK has become a leader in many disciplines, and its students graduate with the skills, knowledge, and experience to face the challenges of the 21st century.
- Address: South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0032
- Phone: (859) 257-9000
- Website: www.uky.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 29,986
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,484 | $31,294 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,588 | $13,588 |
| Other | $4,474 | $4,474 |
| Total Cost | $31,546 | $50,356 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- SAT Range: 1070 – 1280
- ACT Range: 22 – 29
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 91%
- Part-time: 9%
Student Gender
- Male: 42%
- Female: 58%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 7%
- Hispanic / Latino: 5%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 73%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 62%
- Out-of-State: 38%
- Unknown: 0%