University of Kentucky College of Medicine
#34 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
#28 in Largest Medical Schools
Founded in 1960, University of Kentucky College of Medicine is a Public school located in Lexington, KY.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine is ranked 34th in Expensive Medical School Tuition and 28th in Largest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Kentucky College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 506 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 3.83 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is $78,046 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 3.61% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 856 medical school students have enrolled to University of Kentucky College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Kentucky College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is $42,774 for Kentucky residents and $78,046 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 0.45% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Kentucky College of Medicine's tuition is 19.93% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 2.1% higher than average tuition of Kentucky medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Kentucky is $13,502 for Kentucky residents and $34,140 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $14,644 for Kentucky residents and $36,238 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $22,498 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,600.
| Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $42,774 | $78,046 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Kentucky Public Medical School Average | $46,118 | $76,408 |
| Living Costs | $22,498 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,600 | |
| Books & Supplies | $500 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $13,502 | $34,140 |
| Graduate Program | $14,644 | $36,238 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 506. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Kentucky College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.83 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Kentucky College of Medicine | 506 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Kentucky Medical Schools | 508 |
| GPA - University of Kentucky College of Medicine | 3.83 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Kentucky Medical Schools | 3.81 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 3.61% where 5,766 applicants have applied to and 208 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Kentucky College of Medicine is average compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,766 | 565 (9.8%) |
5,201 (90.2%) |
2,698 (46.8%) |
3,050 (52.9%) |
| Enrolled | 208 | 157 (75.5%) |
51 (24.5%) |
95 (45.7%) |
113 (54.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.61% | 27.81% | 0.98% | 3.53% | 3.71% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Kentucky Medical Schools | 3.38% | 27.06% | 0.92% | 3.20% | 3.57% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 208 first-time students have enrolled in University of Kentucky College of Medicine.By residency, 75.5% of new students is Kentucky residents and 24.5% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.3% of enrolled students is women and 45.7% is men students.
A total of 856 students have enrolled to University of Kentucky College of Medicine. By gender, there are 374 male and 482 female students at University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 856 |
| Men Students | 374 |
| Women Students | 482 |
| First-time Students | 208 |