Overview

University of Kentucky is a University institution located in Lexington, KY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 W.D. Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY  40506-0054
United States

Contact Adam Bohland
Email: admission@uky.edu
Phone: 859-257-2000
Fax: 859-257-3823

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Economics	×
Agricultural Public Services, Other	×
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other	×
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture	×
Agronomy And Crop Science	×
Animal Sciences, General	×
Food Science	×
Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management	×
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Landscape Architecture	×
Pre-architecture Studies	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Latin American Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications	×
Journalism	×
Radio And Television	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Health Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Educational Methods	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering	×
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Materials Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Mining And Mineral Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician	×
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General	×
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General	×
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Human Nutrition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other	×
Linguistics	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Forest Sciences And Biology	×
Natural Resources/conservation, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics And Astronomy	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×
Dance, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Interior Design	×
Music History, Literature, And Theory	×
Music Performance, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21,695

Applied

20,396

Accepted

21,900

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,920

Females Applied

12,292

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,734

Males Applied

8,068

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition required of music and dance majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	August 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	600	543	660
SAT Math	600	540	670
ACT Composite	25	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,496

In-state

30,913

Out-of-state

11,496

In-district

Fees

1,363

Full-time student fees

14,676

Room & board

9,964

Room only

Financial Aid

14,328

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,083

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,600

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,119

Avg. Loan Aid

8,758

Avg. Grant Aid

6,564

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,900

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.86%
Black or African American	7.08%
White or Caucasian	75.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	3.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.12%
Other	2.24%

Gender

Male (43.07%)

Female (56.93%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Ruckus hosted by Student Activities Board, Crunch Brunch hosted by Student Activities Board and DanceBlue 24-hour Dance Marathon hosted by DanceBlue

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Wildcat Service Dogs, Alpha Phi Omega, Pre-Medical Activities Council, Society of Women Engineers and Snowcats

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,812

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,422

Part-time - 390

Male - 965

Female - 847