University of Kentucky Admission
Acceptance Rate
92.94%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,513
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 31,517 students have applied and 29,293 students have allowed to admit to University of Kentucky (Acceptance rate: 92.94%). UK's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.23 % where 6,513 students have finally enrolled out of 29,293 admitted students.
UK acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.54%).
UK enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.46%).
How to Apply to University of Kentucky
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UK. UK offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admission.uky.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admission.uky.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uky.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/veterans-resource-center |
| Athletic | https://catalogs.uky.edu/content.php?catoid=18&navoid=1038 |
| Disability Service | https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/disability-resource-center |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UK and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Kentucky is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Kentucky is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,272). 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 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,272 | 27 |
| 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, 481 students submitted SAT scores (7% 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 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,180 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Kentucky, 3,230 students submitted ACT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 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 | 25 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
UK 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 |