University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYPublicRank 951 of 1,732Traditional rank 618 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,267 |
| $30–48k | $11,329 |
| $48–75k | $14,557 |
| $75–110k | $20,655 |
| $110k+ | $24,687 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,860 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $13,212 |
| Change | $352 (+2.7%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $33,406 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $15,242 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + mandatory fees 2025-26 | $13,907 |
| 2026-27 | $14,177 |
| Change | +1.9% |
| Nonresident 2026-27 | $35,846 |
Source: UKNow, April 24, 2026 board approval, uknow.uky.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +7.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 70% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 87% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 24% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 40% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,264 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $2,483 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | $12,939 | $1,387 |
| University of Louisville | $13,148 | $1,548 |
| Morehead State University | $12,802 | $1,497 |
| Northern Kentucky University | $11,492 | $1,534 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $11,460 | $1,508 |
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