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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#401
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#781
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#407
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
93%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About University of Kentucky

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Lexington, KY, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
92.9%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$34,140/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
24,763
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
18:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1215
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
540 - 650
SAT Math (25th-75th)
530 - 640
ACT (midpoint)
26
ACT (25th-75th)
21 - 28

Outcomes

Freshman retention
87%
Graduation rate (6yr)
71%
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,025

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$2039M
Avg net price (after aid)
$18,851/yr

Rankings

US News
#407
QS World
#781
Times Higher Ed
#401

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