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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
NCAA D1
23,189 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at University of Kentucky?

In-State Tuition$13,212
Out-of-State Tuition$33,406

What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?

Acceptance Rate92%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for University of Kentucky alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $59,025. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$59,025
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Baseball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$4,963,554
Budget Power~375 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Basketball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$30,925,377
Budget Power~2340 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Basketball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$7,144,125
Budget Power~540 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Track & Field

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$1,642,742
Budget Power~124 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Cross Country

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$1,642,742
Budget Power~124 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Track & Field

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$1,804,855
Budget Power~136 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Cross Country

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$1,804,855
Budget Power~136 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Football

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$46,617,232
Budget Power~3528 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Golf

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,032,088
Budget Power~78 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Golf

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,037,468
Budget Power~78 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Gymnastics

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,373,760
Budget Power~179 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Rifle

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$221,605
Budget Power~16 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Rifle

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$517,078
Budget Power~39 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Soccer

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,046,847
Budget Power~154 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Soccer

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,247,581
Budget Power~170 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Softball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$2,996,941
Budget Power~226 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Swimming and Diving (combined)

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,686,831
Budget Power~127 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Swimming and Diving (combined)

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,044,432
Budget Power~154 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Tennis

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,457,622
Budget Power~110 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Tennis

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,360,970
Budget Power~103 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Volleyball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$3,297,221
Budget Power~249 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Other Sports

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,153,197
Budget Power~87 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionKY Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$59,025

National Salary Rank#686 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#7 / 34
Percentile RangeTop 24%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$13,212

National Cost Rank#1,413 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#13 / 36
Percentile RangeTop 50%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

92%

National Acceptance Rank#1,389 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#17 / 33
Percentile RangeTop 49%