University of Kentucky
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
92.9%
Applications
31,517
Admitted
29,293
Enrolled
6,513
SAT Composite
1070-1270
SAT Math
530-640
SAT Reading
540-650
ACT Composite
21-28
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedEarly Action offered
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants31,517reported count
Admits29,29393%
Class seats6,51322% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 31,517 | 29,293 | 93% | 6,513 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 22%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Wait-list policy reported, counts unavailable.
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $50.
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.
$59,025
10 yrs after enrollment
71%
6-year completion
$18,851
sticker minus grants
$22,500
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
587fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:University of Kentucky
Mailing Address:101 Main Building
City/State/Zip/Country:Lexington
Main Phone Number:Kentucky
WWW Home Page Address:40506
Admissions E-mail Address:www.uky.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):859
Admissions Phone Number:257-2000
Admissions Email Address:admissions@uky.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admission.uky.edu/apply
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,211
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,701
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled3,906
Total first-time, first-year who applied21,268
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted19,623
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,552
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,038
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted969
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled55
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled120
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Total 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
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8007.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69943.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59939.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4998.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total99.9
SAT Math: 700-8009.8
SAT Math: 600-69933.7
SAT Math: 500-59942.6
SAT Math: 400-49911.2
SAT Math: 300-3992.7
SAT Math: Total100.0
SAT Composite: 1400-16007.5
SAT Composite: 1200-139938.9
SAT Composite: 1000-119942.6
SAT Composite: 800-9999.4
SAT Composite: 600-7991.7
SAT Composite: Total100.1
ACT Composite: 30-3619.5
ACT Composite: 24-2939.5
ACT Composite: 18-2336.2
ACT Composite: 12-174.8
ACT Composite: Total100.0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class28.7
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class55.6
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84.6
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class15.4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2.5
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:28.5
Percent who had GPA of 4.018.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9935.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4910.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491.4
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.1
Total100.1
Percent who had GPA of 4.06.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9926.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7425.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2414.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.999.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491.1
Total100.0
Percent who had GPA of 4.013.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9931.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491.3
Total100.0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.58
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:28.5
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Same feeX
Application closing date (fall)02
Priority Date15
Priority Date: Month12
Priority Date: Day01
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Other Date2
Yes, in part05
No01
Amount of housing deposit:150
If yes, maximum period of postponement:6 months
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Number90
Unit Typecredit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admission.uky.edu/transfer
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://admission.uky.edu/transfer DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)39%
Percent of men who join fraternities20%
Percent of women who join sororities33%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing86%
Percent who live off campus or commute15%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)33%
Percent of men who join fraternities19%
Percent of women who join sororities29%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing32%
Percent who live off campus or commute68%
Percent of students age 25 and older5%
Average age of full-time students18.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.2
Average age of full-time students20.0
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.5
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed dormsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://uky.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
13 TABLES2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM32089006
Federal$46,186,392
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$159,877,581
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,014,316
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$248,167,295
Total Scholarships/Grants$94,558,532
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,142,267
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$95,700,799
Total Self-Help$45,955,465
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$13,857,672
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
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.3,801
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):04
If yes, starting date (Day):01
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio17.7
based on ____ students29,484
and ____ faculty1,667