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University of Kentucky — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

University of Kentucky is a public, doctoral / research institution in Kentucky. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

92.9%

open admissions

SAT median

1215

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 93/100; Denied 7/100
  • Admitted 93/100
  • Denied 7/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 540-650. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 530-640. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 21-28. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 92.9%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% Moderately selective 50%–75% ► Open 75%–100% 92.9%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 76.2%, Hispanic 6.8%, Black 6.3%, Two or more 4.5%, Asian 3.7%, Non-resident 1.3%, Unknown 1%, Native 0.2%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 76.2% White 76.2% Hispanic 6.8% Black 6.3% Two or more 4.5% Asian 3.7% Non-resident 1.3% Unknown 1.0% Native 0.2% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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