University of Kentucky
2018-19
The 2018-19 Common Data Set for University of Kentucky — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$59,025
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
71%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$18,851
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$22,500
federal loans only
FSA
9%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
309numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESFirst Name:Heidi Hiemstra,
Last Name:Ph.D.
Title:Business Data Analyst
Office:Institutional Research and Advanced Analytics
Address Line 1:630 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
Phone:1-859- 323- 8597
Email Address:Heidi.Hiemstra@uky.edu
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www.uky.edu/iraa/commo
Main Phone Number (Area Code)859
Main Phone Number:257-9000
WWW Home Page Address:www.uky.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):859
Admissions Phone Number:257-2000
Admissions Email Address:admissions@uky.edu
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
3 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 72 | 509 | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 250 | 1066 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 367 | 1632 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 3850 | 16406 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 6 | 32 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 154 | 606 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 3 | 17 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 237 | 859 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 138 | 619 | Not reported |
| Total | 5077 | 21746 | Not reported |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 147 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 4950 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 178 |
| Master's degrees | 1277 |
| Post-master's certificates | 20 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 309 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 557 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1023 | 785 | 2224 | 4032 |
| Did not persist | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Final cohort | 1021 | 785 | 2223 | 4029 |
| Completed in less than four years | 295 | 295 | 1039 | 1629 |
| Completed in less than five years | 171 | 158 | 491 | 820 |
| Completed in less than six years | 44 | 29 | 82 | 155 |
| Total completers | 510 | 482 | 1612 | 2604 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 50.0% | 61.4% | 72.5% | 64.6% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1135 | 806 | 2599 | 4540 |
| Did not persist | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Final cohort | 1133 | 805 | 5597 | 4535 |
| Completed in less than four years | 360 | 330 | 1314 | 2004 |
| Completed in less than five years | 205 | 139 | 489 | 833 |
| Completed in less than six years | 36 | 25 | 86 | 147 |
| Total completers | 601 | 494 | 1889 | 2984 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 53.0% | 61.4% | 72.7% | 65.8% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 2014 | 12 |
| Did not persist | 12 | 13 |
| Final cohort | 2014 | 14 |
| Completed program in less than two years | 15 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 16 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | 17 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 18 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 19 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units24
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History7
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)1
Total academic units1
Computer Science1
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 21 | Not reported |
| ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 550 | 650 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 530 | 650 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 | Not reported |
| ACT math | 22 | 28 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 23 | 31 | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80011
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59939
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80014
SAT Math: 600-69932
SAT Math: 500-59944
SAT Math: 400-49910
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
ACT Composite: 30-3622
ACT Composite: 24-2946
ACT Composite: 18-2331
ACT Composite: 12-171
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:__1 year ___
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 802 | Not reported | Not reported | 1677 |
| Admitted | 683 | Not reported | Not reported | 1439 |
| Enrolled | 449 | Not reported | Not reported | 893 |
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of Some
InterviewRequired of Some
Standardized test scoresRequired of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:_________________________________
Fall Closing Date: Month8
Spring Closing Date: Month1
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Fall Closing Date:Day01
Spring Closing Date: Day1
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.uky.edu/veterans/content/military-transfer-
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
2 TABLESCampus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/uky
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 29331 | 29331 |
| Tuition: in-district | 11011 | 11011 |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 1349 | 1349 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 1400 | 1400 | 1400 |
| Other expenses | 2958 | 3018 | 2958 |
In-state (out-of-district):$459
Out-of-state:$1,223
Financial Aid
4 TABLESAcademic Year2018-2019 estimated
Federal$26,275,336
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$108,539,648
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,881,484
Total Scholarships/Grants$171,567,075
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$93,672,871
Federal Work-Study$316,211
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$93,989,082
Parent Loans$39,621,516
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$972,790
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.406
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:The University of Kentucky recently implemented the Leveraging Economic Affordability for Developing Success (UK LEADS) program, which pr ovides one-time grants to help retain academically successful students with unmet financial need. In the 2017- 18 academic year, UK LEADS grants averaging $7,500 were awarded to 365 undergraduates. UK is currently raising funds to support 2,100 LEADS scholarships annually. Common Data Set 2018- 2019
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
based on ____ students24,822
and ____ faculty1,532
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | 1.0% | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | 0.7% | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 0.3% | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.1% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 9.4% |
| Engineering | 21.2% | Not reported | 6.6% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 4.7% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.5% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.7% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.2% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | 0.1% |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.2% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 2.9% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.1% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.6% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.4% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.6% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 0.8% |
| Social sciences | 9.6% | Not reported | 4.6% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | 2.7% | Not reported | 3.9% |
| Health professions and related programs | 7.5% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Business/marketing | 18.5% | Not reported | 17.9% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.4% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | 1.5% |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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