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Lexington, KY
93%
Acceptance Rate
24,763
Undergraduates
$34k
Out-of-state tuition
71%
6-yr grad rate
$59k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
93%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1070–1290
ACT Range (2023-24)21–28
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.00
$50 application fee
24,763 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Feb 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$34,140
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$18,851
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$22,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$59,025/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio38%
Why Go Here?
$59k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#55
Deal Score in KY
of 75 rated colleges
Deal Score72
Good value
23% First-Gen Students
23% Pell Grant Recipients
43Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Kentucky is a public college in Lexington, KY. It enrolls 24,763 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
72
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1070–1290
SAT (2023-24)
3.00
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Feb 15, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$34,140
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)55%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS)56%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,016
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Engineering$80k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$78k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$71k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$68k/yr
Civil Engineering$67k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionDec 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$50 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
7
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
C
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
C
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Kentucky?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,182 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,119 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,313 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,192 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,781 |
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