University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Lexington, KY · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 24,763 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1070–1290 · 9% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1050–1270 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 21–28 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 70% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $34,391 in-state · $55,029 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Engineering, Communications, Education.
University of Kentucky campus map
On campus
Main Entrance at the University of Kentucky, CATS Center, Dickey Hall, Margaret I King Library, Johnson Center, Lexington Theological Seminary, William T. Young Library, Lancaster Aquatic Center, James F. Hardymon building.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Subway, Jimmy John's, Joe Bologna's, Cook Out, Waffle House, The Peach Cobbler Factory
- Coffee: Prince Hookah, Great Bagel, Missy's Pies, High on Art and Coffee, Starbucks, Graeter's
- Nightlife: Cosmic Charlie's, Lynagh's Pub, Night Kitty Karaoke Bar, Campus Pub
- Shops: Bluetique, ThunderKats Skate Shop, Calypso, Black Swan Books, The Black Market, St. John & Myers Jewelry
- Museums and culture: Stuarto's Olive Oil Co, Carver School, Lexington Pride Center, Lexington Convention Center, Lyric Theater
- Groceries: Speedway, Food Mart, Kroger, Rafi Grocery Store, Walgreens, Thorntons
- Parks: Lou Johnson Park, Ashland Terrace Garden, Woodland Park, Burley Park, Phoenix Park, Thoroughbred Park
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