At a glance
Average net price
$18,851
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.4%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
24,763
In-state tuition
$13,502
Out-of-state tuition
$34,140
Cost of attendance
$34,391
Median earnings (10y)
$59,025
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,215
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 86.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (22%), stem (22%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM22%
- Health13%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services5%
- Business22.4%~5,554 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.4%~3,328 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering9.0%~2,229 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication7.6%~1,892 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education7.0%~1,726 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,305 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.1%~1,260 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture4.8%~1,179 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.8%~948 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~939 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.5%~864 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~592 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.7%~418 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~401 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~369 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.3%~324 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~317 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.0%~250 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.8%~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~121 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | Master's | 1,112 | $38,642 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 754 | $38,713 | $24,225 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 744 | $41,792 | $23,055 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 689 | $58,034 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 624 | $50,819 | $22,375 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 566 | $24,569 | $25,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Graduate certificate | 557 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 524 | $29,771 | $24,002 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 389 | $34,243 | $23,875 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 373 | $21,456 | $23,250 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 349 | $56,061 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 324 | $62,556 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 296 | $36,018 | $24,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 276 | $50,335 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 264 | $60,064 | $22,250 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 256 | $81,971 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 243 | $65,062 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 236 | $29,192 | $21,667 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 227 | $38,660 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 216 | $34,959 | $23,250 |
| Law. | First professional | 215 | $48,755 | — |
| Social Work. | Graduate certificate | 213 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 204 | — | $25,021 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 196 | $26,420 | $23,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 195 | $28,293 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 182 | $55,159 | $23,625 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 174 | $28,314 | $26,875 |
| Social Work. | First professional | 164 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 154 | $47,381 | $20,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 151 | $60,597 | $25,308 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 151 | — | $23,522 |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 133 | $106,223 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 128 | $71,089 | — |
| Food Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 126 | — | $21,250 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 124 | $42,916 | $26,026 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 123 | $92,048 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 108 | $67,465 | $25,000 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 108 | $35,317 | $23,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 108 | $23,244 | $21,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 104 | — | $30,690 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky is a very large institution located in Lexington, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 24,763 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Kentucky — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,851 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,502 for in-state students and $34,140 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,391 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.4%, a strong completion outcome. 86.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,025 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Kentucky confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (22% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Kentucky accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,215. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Lexington, Kentucky (city), University of Kentucky draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Kentucky
Q.How much does University of Kentucky cost?
The average net price at University of Kentucky is $18,851 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,391.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Kentucky graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Kentucky graduate earns $59,025 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Kentucky?
Published tuition is $13,502 in-state and $34,140 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Kentucky located?
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky (ZIP 40506).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Kentucky at their official website.