Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky in Lexington offers more than 200 academic programs to its 22,000 undergraduate students. It is one of only eight institutions in the country with the full set of liberal arts, engineering, professional, agricultural and medical colleges. With a "great variety in majors and classes" available, many undergraduates find UK has
"available opportunities for students in all fields of study." Enrollees find support outside their standard classroom work with "so many study abroad options" and the chance to "become involved in undergraduate research." Many courses also incorporate "active technology learning classrooms," and some degree programs have hybrid classes. From classroom to campus, Kentucky makes sure that "everything is there to help the students-all of the resources you could need." Undergrads say the
faculty is "passionate about giving us more than just degrees" and most have "a great base of knowledge, enthusiasm, and accessibility." Students enthusiastically recommend registering for courses with seasoned teachers who have industry experience because they "are the best at their job," and "are able to answer questions from personal experience more so than just textbook knowledge." But regardless of if you're learning from a TA or a tenured faculty member, undergrads appreciate the fact that
their instructors "do their best to make the material interesting and engaging." Many enrollees also value "the availability of professors and their willingness to help" after class and during offices hours. "They are more than professors, they are mentors for me and networking connections for the field," says a student. Many students express "a love for [their] school" and the "very friendly" community that comes with it. As one undergrad notes,
"Big Blue Nation makes everyone feel a part of the school pride here at the University of Kentucky." The culture of being a Kentucky Wildcat unifies enrollees in many aspects of their college career. "Students of every major and discipline find commonality in a variety of things," including "great pride about the state of Kentucky and its values." And while the student body is diverse with "a healthy number of in-state and out-of-state students," as well as "many international students and
nontraditional students," walking around campus, "there is a comfortable atmosphere," which "helps each student to learn how to communicate with people from many different backgrounds." "There isn't a sense of elitism here," but "students still value academia." In the end, "all of UK's students contribute to a very diverse atmosphere that creates its unique environment." As one student explains, "It's one big community, and people are so happy to engage in it." The University of Kentucky has made great efforts at "transforming itself into a more modern and thriving university city." "There is so much to do" at UK, and the "campus is close to downtown, so people will go out to eat or attend events happening there." The university is also located in "horse country and in a wonderful proximity to good hiking, so a lot of time is spent outdoors." During the week, you'll find students "[sitting] in common areas around campus to hang out and
relax before the next class." After class, they will "usually study at the library or go to work" (UK has "a lot of opportunities for student employment"), but weekends are a time to let loose. "Sporting events are always popular," and students are "filled to the brim with pride." Home to a multitude of active Greek chapters, "Sorority/fraternity life is huge," as "Greek life is really important on campus." Beyond the Greek scene, "there are a lot of clubs that are very diverse and a lot of
intramural sports," as well as opportunities to volunteer in Lexington and on campus. About
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Admissions
Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 21,654
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average HS GPA: 3.59
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
543 - 660
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 670
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1080 - 1310
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 29
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — December 1
Regular — February 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
with Terminal Degree
1,605
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Majors
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Biotechnology.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Business/Managerial Economics.
- Finance, General.
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
- Management Science.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Health Teacher Education.
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Special Education and Teaching, General.
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
ENGINEERING.
- Agricultural Engineering.
- Chemical Engineering.
- Civil Engineering, General.
- Computer Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Materials Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Mining and Mineral Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
- Apparel and Textiles, General.
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Linguistics.
- Russian Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General.
- Dentistry.
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
- Medicine.
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD).
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
- Pharmacy.
- Physical Therapy/Therapist.
- Physician Assistant.
- Public Health, General.
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician.
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
HISTORY.
- History, General.
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Law.
LIBRARY SCIENCE.
- Library and Information Science.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Applied Mathematics, General.
- Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Geology/Earth Science, General.
- Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
- Social Work.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Economics, General.
- Geography.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Arts Management.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Fine/Studio Arts, General.
- Interior Design.
- Music History, Literature, and Theory.
- Music Performance, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Martha Lane Collins
1st female governor of KY.; 1984 Chair D.N.C.
Angelo Henderson
1999 Pulitzer Prize winner
Thomas Hunt Morgan
1933 Nobel Prize winner; a pioneer geneticist
Story Musgrave
Space Shuttle astronaut; Skylab RandD
Elvis Stahr
Sec. of the Army; 1968 Pres. of Natl. Audubon Soc.
Academic Rating
Careers
Graduation Rates
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Required Forms
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
Financial aid provided to international students
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$11,247
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$30,245
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,536
Transportation for Commuters
$1,080
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,186
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Financial Aid Rating
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
21,900
Foreign Countries Represented
117
Demographics
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
28%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Resource Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
College Entrance Tests Required
Documentation Required for LD
A current comprehensive psycho-educational report, including intellectual assessment, academic achievement, and information processing, using adult measures and including complete reporting of results (standard scores on all tests and subtests). For a more detailed description of our documentation guidelines, please visit our website at www.uky.edu/drc.
Documentation Required for ADHD
A current psychological report or medical statement on professional stationary signed by a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical physician. Documentation should clearly state the diagnosis, functional limitations and educational impact, history relevant to the disability, including evidence of meeting DSM V criteria, medical interventions, and recommendations for accommodations. For a more detailed description of our documentation guidelines, please visit our website at www.uky.edu/drc.
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Dictionary allowed in exams
Computer allowed in exams
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Distraction-free environment
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Other assistive technology
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
348
Number of Honor Societies
28
Number of Social Sororities
16
Number of Religious Organizations
20
Sports
Men's Sports (Wildcats)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wildcats)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Riflery
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Sustainability-focused degree available
School employs a sustainability officer
Public GHG inventory plan
% food budget spent on local/organic food
Available Transportation Alternatives
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2022.Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: //www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: //ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors