University of Kentucky

Name: University of Kentucky Common Data Set 2025-26
Creator: University of Kentucky
License: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

2025-26

The 2025-26 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. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 9, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.

In its 2025-26 report, University of Kentucky says 33,387 first-year students applied and 31,222 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 94%. 6,960 admitted students enrolled (22% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1058–1270 and ACT of 21–28. Compared with 2024-25, applications rose 5.9% (31,517 to 33,387) and the acceptance rate went from 93% to 94%.

Flat PDFDownload PDFDownload spreadsheet CSV

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
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.

§ 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.

§ SOURCE: COMMON DATA SET 2025-26 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

§ Federal outcomes

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

Nonpayment

FSA · 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

§ This report272numbers from this report.

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.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	39.8	Not reported	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
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

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.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	13654	19733	Not reported	33,387
Admitted	12574	18648	Not reported	31,222
Enrolled	2731	4125	Not reported	6,960
Enrolled full-time	2731	4125	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	62	42	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

In-state first-time, first-year who applied9,087

In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted8,658

In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled4,096

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied23,214

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted21,588

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled2,778

Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied1,086

Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted976

Nonresident 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.
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	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

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.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	9	600
ACT	48	3357

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.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1058	1165	1270
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	540	600	650
SAT math	510	580	630
ACT composite	21	24	28
ACT math	19	24	27
ACT English	21	24	29
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other 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.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	947	1196	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	821	1049	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	467	549	Not reported	Not 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

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/services/net-price-calculato

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.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-district	12714.00	12714.00
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	34383.00	34383.00
Tuition: nonresident	34383.00	34383.00
Required fees	1463.00	1463.00
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

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.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1200.00	1200.00	1200.00
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	2592.00	6536.00	2756.00
Other expenses	3240.00	3240.00	3240.00

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.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	2436	8728	85
Average institutional non-need grant	8450	8990	5620
Athletic grant recipients	145	546	26
Average athletic grant	25581	26434	16278

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.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	1822	49	34922
Federal loan programs	1745	47	21112
Institutional loan programs	14	0	3973
State loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Private student loans	471	13	56754

Institutional Aid

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:&RPPRQ'DWD6HW

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.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	1509	984	2493
Members of minority groups	333	152	485
Females	721	613	1334
Males	788	371	1159
Nonresidents	64	5	69
Doctorate or other terminal degree	1379	600	1979
Master's, but not terminal master's	121	233	354
Bachelor's degree	6	54	60
Unknown or other highest degree	3	97	100
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	93	36	129

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.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	292	Not reported
10-19 students	292	Not reported
20-29 students	669	Not reported
30-39 students	956	Not reported
40-49 students	396	Not reported
50-99 students	189	Not reported
100+ students	288	Not reported
Total	170	Not 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.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	0.6%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.0%
English	Not reported	Not reported	1.1%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.0%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.2%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	1.2%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
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	0.2%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	1.0%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	0.1%
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	1.6%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
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	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	0.7%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	100%	0%	100%

Source Document

Building something with this data? Use the free API.