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94.9%Acceptance
$13,212Tuition
23,189Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,025Earnings
#5 in KentuckyPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
94.9%
Average SAT
1,180
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,070–1,290
ACT Composite (avg)
25
Total Enrollment
23,189

Admissions Overview

With a 94.89% acceptance rate, University of Kentucky maintains an open admission policy that welcomes most applicants who meet basic requirements. This means nearly all students with a high school diploma have a strong chance of admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1070-1290 on the SAT and average a 25 on the ACT. Kentucky prioritizes access over exclusivity, reflecting its mission as a public land-grant university. The school seeks students ready to engage with a large research environment and take advantage of opportunities in everything from agriculture to engineering. Basketball fans who bleed blue certainly fit right in at this SEC powerhouse.