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University of Kentucky Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does University of Kentucky Incoming Class Look Like?

Assess your admission prospects at University of Kentucky by studying the statistics from their latest freshman classes.

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What Admissions Stats Mean to You

UK Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Less Selective
Acceptance Rate 94%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 21,695
Accepted 20,396
Enrolled 4,601

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Applicants: Men - Women  40 to 60
0%
100%
Accepted: Men - Women  40 to 60
0%
100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  42 to 58
0%
100%

Average Test Scores

About 10% of students accepted to UK submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 543 and 660. Math scores were between 540 and 670.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Kentucky  ( 543 to 660 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Kentucky  ( 540 to 670 )
200
800

UK received ACT scores from 70% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 29.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Kentucky  ( 22 to 29 )
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36

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