Overview

University of Kentucky is a University institution located in Lexington, KY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 W.D. Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY  40506-0054
United States

Contact Adam Bohland
Email: admission@uky.edu
Phone: 859-257-2000
Fax: 859-257-3823

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Public Services, Other
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Landscape Architecture
Pre-architecture Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Journalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Educational Methods
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining And Mineral Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Forest Sciences And Biology
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics And Astronomy
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

22,109

Applied

20,979

Accepted

22,735

Enrolled

Female Admissions

13,113

Females Applied

12,599

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,810

Males Applied

8,211

Males Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.61

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition required of music and dance majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	600	540	650
SAT Math	600	530	640
ACT Composite	25	21	28

Financial Aid

14,328

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,083

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,600

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,119

Avg. Loan Aid

8,758

Avg. Grant Aid

6,564

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

22,735

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.14%
Black or African American	6.73%
White or Caucasian	76.04%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	3.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.1%
Other	1.58%

Gender

Male (42.13%)

Female (57.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Ruckus hosted by Student Activities Board, Crunch Brunch hosted by Student Activities Board and DanceBlue 24-hour Dance Marathon hosted by DanceBlue

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Wildcat Service Dogs, Alpha Phi Omega, Pre-Medical Activities Council, Society of Women Engineers and Snowcats

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

2,261

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,396

Part-time - 865

Male - 1,133

Female - 1,128