University of Kentucky
Common Data Set 2025-26
Acceptance Rate
93.5%
Applications
33,387
Admitted
31,222
Enrolled
6,960
SAT Composite
1058-1270
SAT Math
510-630
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.
Applicants33,387reported count
Admits31,22294%
Class seats6,96022% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 33,387 | 31,222 | 94% | 6,960 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 22%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important
This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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
272fields parsed from this CDS.
Enrollment And Persistence
1 TABLEFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESTotal first-time, first-year who applied9,087
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,658
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled4,096
Total first-time, first-year who applied23,214
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted21,588
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,778
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,086
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted976
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled86
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: 700-80011.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69939
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59937.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49911.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.8
SAT Math: 700-8009.3
SAT Math: 600-69933.8
SAT Math: 500-59936
SAT Math: 400-49920
SAT Math: 300-3990.8
SAT Composite: 1400-16008.2
SAT Composite: 1200-139934.5
SAT Composite: 1000-119941.7
SAT Composite: 800-99915
SAT Composite: 600-7990.7
SAT Composite: 400-599100
ACT Composite: 30-3618.8
ACT Composite: 24-2938.2
ACT Composite: 18-2336.2
ACT Composite: 12-176.8
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class28.1
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class55.5
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84.4
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class15.6
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2.6
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:26.4
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:-
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
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEHonors ProgramX
Independent studyX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Student Life
3 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)40%
Percent of males who join fraternities17%
Percent of females who join sororities34%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing85%
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)35%
Percent of males who join fraternities17%
Percent of females who join sororities28%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing31%
Percent who live off campus or commute70%
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)20.6
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
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
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/services/net-price-calculato
Financial Aid
5 TABLESFederal$39,696,712
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$52,621,406
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$164,496,227
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$10,668,081
Total Scholarships/Grants$267,482,426
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$101,759,945
Federal Work-Study$1,236,417
Total Self-Help$102,996,362
Parent Loans$50,334,096
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$9,412,308
Athletic Awards$14,856,310
Total Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Self-Help$0
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Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students31,551