Tuition (in-state)$13,800
Student : faculty16:1
Acceptance92%
Enrollment34,000
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Pharmacy, business, engineering, agriculture, nursing |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 68% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $13,800 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,500 |
| Room and board | $14,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 16:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 68%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Keeneland racing
- Bourbon Trail distilleries
- Rupp Arena nights
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,000 |
|---|
- Gatton MBA
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Engineering MS
- Nursing
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$53,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesJames W. Stuckert Career Center; Toyota's Georgetown plant recruits engineers
Top employers of recent graduates
- UK HealthCare
- Toyota
- Deloitte
- Lexmark
- Humana
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
68%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Stuckert Career Center internships
- Engineering co-op
- Kentucky in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 250,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Ashley Judd
- Mitch McConnell
- Anthony Davis
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | SEC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Presidential ScholarshipFull tuition for top scholars · Deadline: Dec 1
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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