College
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky is a public four-year college in Lexington, Kentucky with 24,763 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $18,868 a year on average after grants.
24,763Undergraduates
93%Acceptance rate
$18,868Net price a year
$35,083Full cost a year
$13,907In-state tuition
$35,164Out-of-state tuition
72%Graduation rate
87%Return for year two
$63,924Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,500Median debt at graduation
25%Students with Pell grants
1,215Average SAT
Living near University of Kentucky
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 2 mi | $1,164 | $293,500 |
Other colleges nearby
- Eastern Kentucky University 23 mi
- Asbury University 15 mi
- Kentucky State University 22 mi
- Midway University 12 mi
- Georgetown College 12 mi
- Transylvania University 1 mi
Airports near Lexington
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Airport LEX | 6 mi | 776,297 |
| Louisville International Airport SDF | 68 mi | 2,343,305 |
| Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CVG | 70 mi | 4,500,414 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.