University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · 24,763 undergrads
- Admit rate: 92.9% (28,233 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 1070–1290 (ACT 21–28)
- Undergraduates: 24,763 (1.3% international)
- Average net price: $18,851 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 71% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Early Action: Dec. 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb. 15, 2027
Editor's notes
- Take your one essay seriously. UK's Common Data Set rates the essay as very important, level with GPA and rigor, while test scores, activities and recommendations are only considered. It's the one place in this file where you can still move the needle in the fall of senior year.
- Dec. 1 is the deadline that counts. Regular decision gets you an admission decision, but UK says late applicants may miss the Lewis Honors College and competitive scholarships. If you want a selective major, check its own requirements now, because some add a second application, a portfolio or an interview.
Sources
- UK Office of Undergraduate Admission, Apply (first-time freshmen, fall 2027)
- UK Office of Undergraduate Admission, Freshman
- UK Office of Undergraduate Admission, Freshman admission checklist
- UK Office of Undergraduate Admission, Selective majors and programs
- UK Institutional Research, Analytics and Decision Support, Common Data Set 2025-2026
- Common App, 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid
