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University of Kentucky
Explore admissions details for University of Kentucky, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky is a public institution in Lexington, KY. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Kentucky is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 92%. Reported student size is about 23,189, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Kentucky is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Kentucky should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
92%
Average SAT
1,213
Average ACT
26
Student Size
23,189
In-State Tuition
$13,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,406
University of Kentucky Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Kentucky sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average SAT shown here is 1,213, and the midpoint ACT composite is 26. Graduation rate is 69%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Kentucky, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
92%
Graduation Rate
69%
SAT Average
1,213
ACT Composite
26
SAT Reading
602
SAT Math
605
Graduation Rate
69%
Control
Public
University of Kentucky Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Kentucky reports in-state tuition of $13,212 and out-of-state tuition of $33,406. Average net price is $17,218, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $32,291 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $22,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Kentucky cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$13,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,406
Average Net Price
$17,218
Attendance Cost
$32,291
Average Net Price
$17,218
Cost of Attendance
$32,291
Median Debt
$22,500
University of Kentucky Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Kentucky enrolls about 23,189 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $59,025.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Kentucky profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
23,189
Median Earnings
$59,025
University of Kentucky GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Kentucky. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Kentucky looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Kentucky is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to University of Kentucky Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Kentucky belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Kentucky with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Kentucky GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
University of Kentucky Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky currently shows an acceptance rate of 92% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for University of Kentucky?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Kentucky cost?
University of Kentucky reports in-state tuition of $13,212, out-of-state tuition of $33,406, and an average net price of $17,218.
What test scores are shown for University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky shows an average SAT of 1,213 and an ACT composite midpoint of 26.
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