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

§ Admission rounds

How the class gets assembled.

No Early Decision reportedEarly Action offered
§ Adjusted admission flow

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.

All applicants
Applicants33,387reported count
Admits31,22294%
Class seats6,96022% yield
Exact admission data
Admission flow data
PathApplicantsAdmittedAdmit rateClass seatsNote
All applicants33,38731,22294%6,960School-reported totals.
Overall yield: 22%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
§ Factors this school weighs
First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important
§ Demonstrated interest

This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.

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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.

Median earnings
$59,025
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
71%
6-year completion
Average net price
$18,851
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$22,500
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction272fields parsed from this CDS.

Enrollment And Persistence

1 TABLE
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents39.8Not reportedNot reported
Hispanic/LatinoNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Black or African American, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
White, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Asian, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Two or more races, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknownNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied1365419733Not reported33387
Admitted1257418648Not reported31222
Enrolled27314125Not reported6960
Enrolled full-time27314125Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time6242Not reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
Total 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
Admissions Requirements
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
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewYes
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT9600
ACT483357
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite105811651270
SAT evidence-based reading and writing540600650
SAT math510580630
ACT composite212428
ACT math192427
ACT English212429
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
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
Admission Policies
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 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied9471196Not reportedNot reported
Admitted8211049Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled467549Not reportedNot reported
Application for Admission
High 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 TABLE
Special Study Options
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX

Student Life

3 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent 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
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
Activities Offered
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 TABLES
Information
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Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district12714.0012714.00
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-state34383.0034383.00
Tuition: nonresident34383.0034383.00
Required fees1463.001463.00
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies1200.001200.001200.00
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation2592.006536.002756.00
Other expenses3240.003240.003240.00

Financial Aid

5 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients2436872885
Average institutional non-need grant845089905620
Athletic grant recipients14554626
Average athletic grant255812643416278
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$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
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Total Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Self-Help$0
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program18224934922
Federal loan programs17454721112
Institutional loan programs1403973
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans4711356754
Institutional Aid
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Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty15099842493
Members of minority groups333152485
Females7216131334
Males7883711159
Nonresidents64569
Doctorate or other terminal degree13796001979
Master's, but not terminal master's121233354
Bachelor's degree65460
Unknown or other highest degree397100
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs9336129
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students31,551
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students292Not reported
10-19 students292Not reported
20-29 students669Not reported
30-39 students956Not reported
40-49 students396Not reported
50-99 students189Not reported
100+ students288Not reported
Total170Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
Associate
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported0.6%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.1%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported1.0%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported5.2%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1.2%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.2%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.0%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported0.1%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported1.6%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
HistoryNot reportedNot reported0.7%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total100%0%100%

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