Lexington, Kentucky · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky is a public institution in Lexington, Kentucky. The listed annual cost before aid is about $55,292. It reports aid for 82% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
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Annual cost of attendance
$55,292Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
82%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$20,117An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
92.385%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
901-950 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Nonbinding application plan.
Nonbinding application plan.
December 1, 2026
February 15, 2027
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Test-optional for admission and scholarships through 2028–29; some programs have additional requirements
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 530–650
- EBRW middle 50%
- 550–640
- SAT submitted
- 9%
UK is test-optional for general admission and scholarships through the 2028–29 academic year. Submitted SAT or ACT scores must be official or appear on an official transcript; some programs, including engineering, can impose separate score requirements.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL iBT new scale
- 4
- TOEFL Essentials
- 7.5
- IELTS
- 6
- Duolingo
- 105
Published undergraduate minimums are TOEFL iBT 4.0 overall and in each section on the scale used for tests taken from January 21, 2026, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, IELTS 6.0, or Duolingo 105. Country and qualifying U.S. English-course waivers are available; engineering applicants should check the program's additional requirements.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Otis A. Singletary and Scholarship
Full TuitionHow to apply: Requires application
Important note: Singletary Scholarship is tuition+$10,000 (~30 total). Presidential Scholarship is full tuition (~50 total). Apply by December 1.
Confirmed by an official source.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Singletary Scholarship is tuition+$10,000 (~30 total). Presidential Scholarship is full tuition (~50 total). Apply by December 1.
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What this information means
Model the complete four-year cost
A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
82% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
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- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 12.8°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The campus setting is city: large and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $54,156 per year, approximately 82% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $20,117. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 92%. An important note: Singletary Scholarship is tuition+$10,000 (~30 total). Presidential Scholarship is full tuition (~50 total). Apply by December 1.