What is the University of Kentucky acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 94% for University of Kentucky, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is University of Kentucky tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $36,688 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

What is the average net price at University of Kentucky?

CollegesRef shows an average net price of $20,043 from federal cost reporting.

What is the graduation rate at University of Kentucky?

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 68% for University of Kentucky.

What colleges are similar to University of Kentucky?

Use CollegesRef's "Colleges like University of Kentucky" page for explainable similarity scores and admissions overlap.

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CollegesRef publishes verified metrics from IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard. Editorial content is labeled separately from facts.

University of Kentucky — Rankings

Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

Editorial spotlight

University of Kentucky — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching University of Kentucky acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for University of Kentucky. Location: Lexington, KY. University of Kentucky: acceptance rate 94%, tuition $36,688, grad rate 68%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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