Good

Score: 64/100

University of Kentucky

4-Year Public

📍 Lexington, Kentucky 40506

🌐 www.uky.edu/

Outcomes

B+

81/100

Affordability

51/100

Resources

52/100

Experience

B+

79/100

Prestige

C+

54/100

Quick Stats

32,703

Total Enrollment

70%

Graduation Rate

87%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

92%

Acceptance Rate

$19,838

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Kentucky ▼

6% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,831 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

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🏆 Where University of Kentucky Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Clinical/Medical Social Work

of 22 schools

Communication Management and Strategic Communications

of 13 schools

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

of 72 schools

#13

Business/Commerce, General

of 100 schools

#21

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#24

Pharmacy

of 100 schools

#25

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

of 100 schools

#26

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,849	$32,043
Room	$10,362
Board	$4,880
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$35,098	$55,292

Financial Aid

97%

Receive Any Aid

24%

Receive Pell Grants

42%

Take Out Loans

$19,838

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$10,267
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,329
$48,001 - $75,000	$14,557
$75,001 - $110,000	$20,655
$110,001+	$24,687

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 1,196 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 548 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 439 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 420 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 359 grads/yr Finance, General 323 grads/yr Psychology, General 292 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 251 grads/yr Accounting 207 grads/yr Medicine 196 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 189 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 184 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 164 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 153 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 150 grads/yr Law 140 grads/yr Pharmacy 134 grads/yr Communication Management and Strategic Communications 126 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 109 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 109 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Kentucky's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers

$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Social work teachers, postsecondary

$76k/yr 17,100 jobs

Social workers, all other

$69k/yr 81,000 jobs

Healthcare social workers

$68k/yr 193,200 jobs

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists

$65k/yr 92,300 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Mental health and substance abuse social workers

$60k/yr 136,800 jobs

Child, family, and school social workers

$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

32,703

Total Students

60%

Women

92%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Hispanic 6%

Black 7%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 89%

Off-Campus (Renters) 6%

With Family 6%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,831 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%

Hybrid (Some Online) 34%

Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 92%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Kentucky?

Tuition at University of Kentucky is $11,849 for in-state students and $32,043 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $19,838.

What is the graduation rate at University of Kentucky?

The graduation rate at University of Kentucky is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Kentucky a good school?

University of Kentucky has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky has a total enrollment of 32,703 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Kentucky?

Yes! Approximately 6% of students at University of Kentucky live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,831 students who need rental housing near campus.

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