University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
UK is a public land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Tuition
$13,212
Acceptance
92.38%
Students
31,962
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,406
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,242
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,242
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92.38%
SAT range
1080 - 1290
ACT range
21 - 28
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
31,962
Undergrads
23,189
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
500
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
511
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.9
Property Rate / 1,000
5.45
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Lexington
Violent Rate / 100k
255
Property Rate / 100k
2,341
Location
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Lexington, KY 40506
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