Lexington, KY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 92 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 96% to 92% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,759 | 17,981 | 5,348 | 96% |
| 2020 | 19,648 | 18,932 | 4,891 | 96% |
| 2021 | 21,695 | 20,396 | 4,721 | 94% |
| 2022 | 22,109 | 20,979 | 6,061 | 95% |
| 2023 | 28,233 | 26,083 | 6,437 | 92% |
Fall 2023 applicants
15,273 of 16,352 women and 10,580 of 11,628 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 92% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 26,083 of 28,233 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 92 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
28,233 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 6,437 enrolled.
No. University of Kentucky is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 96% to 92% — it has become more selective.