Can you get into University of Kentucky?
Lexington, KY · Public · 24,763 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
92.9%
SAT middle 50%
1070–1290
median 1207
ACT middle 50%
21–28
median 26
Graduation rate
71%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of Kentucky actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Kentucky considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $34,391, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Kentucky by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$12,182
- $30k–$48k$12,119
- $48k–$75k$16,313
- $75k–$110k$21,192
- Over $110k$26,781
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of Kentucky admissions, answered
What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate?
University of Kentucky admits 92.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Kentucky?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1070 and 1290. A score above 1290 clears the 75th percentile; below 1070, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does University of Kentucky look for in an application?
University of Kentucky reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Kentucky actually cost?
Sticker price is $34,391, but the average family pays $18,851 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,182 per year on average.
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