University of Kentucky

Getting in is the hard part. University of Kentucky admitted 92.9% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 1070–1290 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what University of Kentucky actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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Wildcats learn, collaborate, and shape the future in modern academic spaces.

The university offers over 200 academic programs across 16 degree-granting colleges.

• 16 Degree-granting CollegesAgriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Med
• 200+ Academic ProgramsBachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Graduate Certificates, Undergraduate Certificate
• Diverse Areas of InterestAgriculture and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business, Engineeri

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The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

• Kentucky is one of four states that is a Commonwealth. The term means the state is for the common good. What do you consider to be for 'the common good' and how do you hope to use your life experiences, challenges, uniqueness, and intellect to contribute to the common good in your community, as you define it?

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• Kentucky is one of four states that is a Commonwealth. The term means the state is for the common good. What do you consider to be for "the common good" and how do you hope to use your life experiences, challenges, uniqueness, and intellect to contribute to the common good in your community, as you define it?

  Up to 500 words

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

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The sticker price is about $34,391, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $18,851.

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides assistance to students who may be unable to attend the University without such aid.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,025.

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“Catch a horse race at Keeneland, then grab a bite from a food truck downtown, a Tuesday here.”

Just minutes from campus, downtown Lexington offers a vibrant Farmer's Market and Thursday Night Live, while nearby horse farms and Keeneland racetrack provide a taste of Kentucky tradition.

How hard is it to get into University of Kentucky?

Very hard. University of Kentucky admits 92.9% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1070 to 1290 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.

How much does University of Kentucky cost?

The list price is about $34,391, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $18,851.

Is University of Kentucky worth it?

Graduates earn a median of $59,025 ten years after enrolling, and 71% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.