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General Information About University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development. The University of Kentucky: * Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. * Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. * Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity. From Paducah to Pikeville, Covington to Cumberland, the University of Kentucky touches lives across the Bluegrass State, providing education, cultural stimulation and economic development in all 120 counties. Considering that residents of all Kentucky counties benefit from the University's medical care, community service, innovative research and creative teaching and instruction, there's no question UK is The University of Kentucky
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 11,120 Percent Admitted 79% Men Admitted 78% Women Admitted 79% Full Time Retention Rate 80% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 490 610 Math 500 630 Writing 480 590 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 21 27 English 21 27 Math 20 27
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $8,123 Room & Board Charge $9,125 Books & Supplies Cost $800 Dorm Capacity 6,209 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $8,830,221 Other Federal Grants $1,920,037 Scholarships & Fellowships $87,956,319 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $60,611,448 Average Grant Dollars Issued $10,118,122 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $43,978,160 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 28,824 Native American 59 Asian 670 African American 1,787 Hispanic 365 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 18,317 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 5,709
