UK Description

Home to more than 60 nationally ranked academic programs and to more than a dozen on-campus arts organizations and facilities, University of Kentucky offers high quality education in the American South.

Located in the city of Lexington, University of Kentucky offers a range of bachelor’s and graduate degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences, business and professional studies.

All of its programs have, at some point, received recognition by ranking publications and organizations. Ranked as top programs by several scholastic publications are its Psychology, Hispanic Studies and Communications Studies programs.

Top research facilities are also one of University of Kentucky’s more impressive features. If you plan on studying in a science field, KU might be the place for you.

KU also offers plenty of arts and cultural opportunities. Several on-campus museums, galleries, an opera performance group, a cultural arts center and live theatre performance are just a sampling of the arts offerings.

Numerous extracurricular and athletic organizations, extensive student housing, international study programs, top-ranked sports teams and extensive student services are just some of the other offerings alive at University of Kentucky.

Financial aid is available to eligible students through a variety of sources, including loans and grants for undergraduates. Fellowships are available for all areas of graduate study and include a tuition scholarship and often a stipend as well.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Wildcats

Website

www.uky.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$8,123

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,678

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

26,262

UK Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
18,942
Freshman Class
4,110
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
26,262

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
72%
Graduate
28%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
77%
Out-of-State
23%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
85%
Latino
1%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Kentucky
77%
Ohio
7%
Illinois
2%
Virginia
1%
Indiana
1%
Other
12%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%