Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
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?
Sticker price$28,454
Net price (after aid)$17,218
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,267
$30k – $48k$11,329
$48k – $75k$14,557
$75k – $110k$20,655
$110k+$24,687
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$59,025
Median debt at graduation$22,500
Est. monthly loan payment$239
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans35%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$59k above avg
Strong completion rate
70% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
87% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$13.2k
Out-of-state
$33.4k
Net price
$17.2k
Pell
22%
Median debt
$22.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$59k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental Science
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92%
SAT range
1080 - 1290
ACT range
21 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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Lexington, KY 40506
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- Where is University of Kentucky located?
- University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY, in the United States.
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- University of Kentucky is a public university based in KY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Kentucky is approximately 92%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
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- University of Kentucky's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,212 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
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