by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at University of Kentucky, situated in Lexington, KY.
Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you are competing against for entrance.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Application Fee | $50 (waivable) |
University of Kentucky had 31,517 applications. From this pool, 29,293 gained acceptance, and 6,513 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 31,517 |
| Accepted | 29,293 |
| Enrolled | 6,513 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 6,438 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 75 |
The acceptance rate at University of Kentucky is 92.9%. This level of selectivity means the school is highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at University of Kentucky: the female acceptance rate is 94% versus 91% for men.
Among admitted students at University of Kentucky is 22%. This shows that 22% of those who received offers of admission registered. Female admitted students enroll at 22% versus 22% for men.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at University of Kentucky.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,769 | 18,485 |
| Admitted | 11,655 | 17,396 |
| Enrolled | 2,604 | 3,880 |
About 7% of admitted students at UK provided SAT results (481 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 530 and 640.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 540 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 640 |
| Combined Total | 1070 | 1290 |
UK got ACT scores from 50% of admitted applicants (3,230 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 21 and 28.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 28 |
| English/Reading | 21 | 30 |
| Math | 20 | 27 |
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