University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · 24,763 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,182 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,119 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,313 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,192 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,781 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,851 |
Sticker tuition: $13,502 in-state, $34,140 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- 1215
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 23%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $59,025
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,500
- International undergrads
- 359 (1.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business23%
Health & Nursing14%
Engineering8%
Communications & Media8%
Education7%
Psychology6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Agriculture5%
Computer Science5%
Social Sciences3%
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