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# University of Kentucky

Research 1 university in Lexington with open admissions and low in-state tuition at $12,109 annually.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 38.038911, -84.504747

### Summary

Research 1 university in Lexington with open admissions and low in-state tuition at $12,109 annually.

### Description

The University of Kentucky is a Research 1 institution located in Lexington, Kentucky, classified as a very high research activity university with doctoral programs across many disciplines. The school enrolls approximately 32,700 students and operates as a major public research and teaching enterprise in the city.

In-state tuition runs $12,109 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $28,125 when room and board are included. Out-of-state students pay $32,747 in tuition and $48,763 for total cost of attendance. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 92.4 percent. Among admitted students, the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 650 and SAT Reading is 640; the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 28.

UK's primary undergraduate major is Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. The university maintains a substantial endowment and supports a broad range of academic and professional programs suited to students seeking research opportunities, professional credentials, and transfer pathways in a mid-sized city setting. For more information, visit www.uky.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 157,085
- **State**: KY
- **City**: Lexington
- **Address**: South Limestone
- **Zip Code**: 40506
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.uky.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $12,109
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $32,747
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $28,125
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $48,763
- **Room and Board**: $16,016
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 32,703
- **Acceptance Rate**: 92.4%
- **SAT Reading 75th Percentile**: 640
- **SAT Math 75th Percentile**: 650
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 28
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $8,596,087,652
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large
- **Research Activity Tier**: Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services