Acceptance Rate
93%
Avg. SAT
1290
75th percentile
“Flagship public anchoring horse country with Wildcat basketball fever and top equine research.”
Lexington, KY
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Lexington surrounds the campus with its horse farms, bourbon distilleries, and music venues, offering an affordable cost of living compared to coastal cities while fostering a strong sense of community through local festivals and farm-to-table scenes. Outgoing students who love cheering at Rupp Arena or exploring Keeneland Race Course fit right in, whereas those seeking intimate discussions or constant city bustle might find the suburban-rural blend less engaging. Housing fills up quickly for upperclassmen, pushing many into off-campus apartments in a market with moderate rents.
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Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
UK shines in equine science through its Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, where undergrads work alongside vets on horse health, alongside strong programs in pharmacy, nursing, and Gatton College of Business and Economics. Classrooms mix massive lectures for gen eds—often 300-plus students—with smaller seminars in majors, where professors emphasize real-world projects like breeding trials or market analyses. Research opportunities abound at this R1 university, especially in agriculture, engineering, and health sciences, though popular majors like business see stiff internal competition for spots.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
25,534 undergrad • 9,175 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
74%
Black / African American
7%
Hispanic / Latino
6%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
9%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Lexington, KY
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
With a large student body, social circles form around dorms, majors, and sports loyalty, creating tight-knit groups amid the bustle, though quieter types might seek out low-key coffee shops or volunteer gigs.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Southeastern Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
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Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
56%
6 Years Graduation Rate
70%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$59,025
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Kentucky and return in the fall. 56% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 70% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
56%
4-5 years
14%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
29%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,496
Acceptance
93%
Undergrads
25,534
4-Year Grad Rate
56%
Endowment
$1.9B
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
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