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University of Kentucky Acceptance Rate & Admissions Info

4 Year

Public

Not-for-Profit

Award Completions

Less than one year certificate
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
Doctor’s degree – professional practice

State Abbreviation

Kentucky

100 WD FUNKHOUSER BLDGLEXINGTON, KY 40509

Net Price

Admission Stats

Total enrollments (2022)

Average ACT

$20,043

94%

31547

25

Admission Deadlines

Competitiveness Scale

Average GPA

Average SAT

15-Feb

Normal

3.61

1200

At the University of Kentucky, our students have big dreams – bold dreams – just like you. We know you are ready for this moment, for the opportunity to make your dreams a reality. We are, too. It’s why we’re here. We are here to ensure your university experience pushes you to fulfill your wildest ambitions.Here, our 200+ academic programs mean that whatever you want to do, you can do it at the University of Kentucky. And you’ll do it all in a community – the Big Blue Nation – that will challenge you and cheer you on along the way. A UK degree is much more than a piece of paper; it reflects an all-encompassing educational experience that has prepared you to do anything, go anywhere and make the world a better place.

How does college or university compare?

The acceptance rate for UK is sixty-nine percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Eastern Kentucky University93.80%
Campbellsville University70.10%
Northern Kentucky University90.20%
University of Louisville69.30%
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus76.70%