University of Kentucky Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
94.89%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.89%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,061
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 22,109 students have applied and 20,979 students have allowed to admit to University of Kentucky (Acceptance rate: 94.89%). Kentucky's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.89 % where 6,061 students have finally enrolled out of 20,979 admitted students.
Kentucky acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Purdue University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 64.12%).
Kentucky enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.15%).
How to Apply to University of Kentucky
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Kentucky. Kentucky offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.uky.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.uky.edu/admission/apply-uk |
| Financial Aid | www.uky.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uky.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.uky.edu/residency |
| Athletic | bulletin.uky.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=299 |
| Disability Service | www.uky.edu/DisabilityResourceCenter/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Kentucky and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Kentucky is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Kentucky is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,309). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | 1,180 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,309 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Kentucky, 531 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,180 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Kentucky, 3,666 students submitted ACT scores (60% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Kentucky Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Kentucky. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |