University of Kentucky, KY
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Kentucky Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity59
Retention63
Graduation39
Earnings40
Diversity32
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Kentucky
75%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education9%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Kentucky
94%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Kentucky
$12K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$29K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Kentucky
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 50% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Kentucky
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 44% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 66% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 64% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 51% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 18% | 33% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 56% | 45% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 70% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Kentucky
94%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $49K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Kentucky
21,746
Undergraduates
83%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
7,046
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 33% | 12% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Kentucky, KY
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
1 miles, S
Transylvania University
1 miles, NE
Lexington Healing Arts Academy
2 miles, SW
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
3 miles, E