University of Kentucky
2024-25
The 2024-25 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.
In its 2024-25 report, University of Kentucky says 31,517 first-year students applied and 29,293 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 93%. 6,513 admitted students enrolled (22% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1070–1270 and ACT of 21–28.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
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.
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
459 of ~459numbers from this report.
General Information
7 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
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
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/pdf/Reporting\_Study\_Abr
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2570 | 3868 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 599 | 599 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 6520 | 9182 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 9689 | 13649 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 32 | 20 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 9721 | 13669 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 31 | 44 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 46 | 51 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 540 | 713 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 617 | 808 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 333 | 386 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 950 | 1194 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 10671 | 14863 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 662 | 1236 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1922 | 3183 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 21 | 28 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 2605 | 4447 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 103 | 207 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 369 | 1152 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 85 | 207 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 13833 | 20876 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
B2 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 | 55 | 319 | 358 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 496 | 1680 | 1738 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 381 | 1557 | 1608 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 4935 | 18875 | 19429 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 14 | 42 | 48 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 215 | 910 | 930 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 7 | 20 | 20 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | 5 | 40 | 45 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total completers | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Six-year graduation rate | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 87% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
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
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 12769 | 18485 | 122 | 141 | 31,517 |
| Admitted | 11655 | 17396 | 112 | 130 | 29,293 |
| Enrolled full-time | 2573 | 3836 | 23 | 6 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 31 | 44 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 6,513 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied9,211
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted8,701
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled24
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied21,268
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted19,623
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled1
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied1,038
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted969
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled30
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who enrolled120
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
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | Yes | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | Yes | — |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | Yes | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Volunteer work | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Work experience | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Level of applicant interest | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 7 | 481 |
| ACT | 50 | 3229 |
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 | 1070 | 1170 | 1270 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT math | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
| 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: 700-8007.1
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
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
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
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
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
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:28.5
Application closing date (fall)02
Priority Date15
Priority Date: Month12
Priority Date: Day01
Yes, in part05
No01
Amount of housing deposit:150
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
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESDescribe 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
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
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
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://uky.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
Financial Aid
10 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 2267 | 7601 | 351 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 8345 | 9133 | 5295 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 150 | 515 | 20 |
| Average athletic grant | 25390 | 26035 | 22491 |
2023-2024 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
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 6360 | 21784 | 1405 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 5466 | 15339 | 703 |
| Determined to have financial need | 3605 | 11066 | 619 |
| Awarded any aid | 3578 | 10890 | 577 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 1587 | 5109 | 357 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 1718 | 5653 | 296 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 3497 | 9733 | 347 |
| Need fully met | 507 | 1558 | 12 |
| Average percentage of need met | 58.8 | 55.8 | 33.5 |
| Average financial aid package | 17506 | 16880 | 9444 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
If yes, starting date (Month):04
If yes, starting date (Day):01
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1481 | 878 | 2359 |
| Members of minority groups | 324 | 121 | 445 |
| Females | 690 | 541 | 1231 |
| Males | 791 | 337 | 1128 |
| Nonresidents | 60 | 7 | 67 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1353 | 525 | 1878 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 121 | 209 | 330 |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio17.7
based on ____ students29,484
and ____ faculty1,667
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 303 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 303 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 696 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 922 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 355 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 139 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 242 | Not reported |
| Total | 180 | 0 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 12.4% | Not reported | 3.7% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 0.6% | Not reported | 1.5% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 1.7% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 0.6% | Not reported | 0.3% |
| Communication/journalism | 1.8% | Not reported | 7.8% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | 2.4% | Not reported | 3.7% |
| Personal and culinary services | 0.4% | Not reported | 7.1% |
| Education | 9.0% | Not reported | 8.3% |
| Engineering | 9.0% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 0.8% | Not reported | 0.7% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.6% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.1% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.3% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.4% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.9% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 13.9% | Not reported | 1.1% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.2% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.6% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.3% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 1.3% |
| Social sciences | 4.1% | Not reported | 3.6% |
| 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 | 2.9% | Not reported | 3.7% |
| Health professions and related programs | 14.9% | Not reported | 12.3% |
| Business/marketing | 27.3% | Not reported | 26.0% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0.6% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.1% | 0.0% | 99.8% |
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