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University of Kentucky
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  • LEXINGTON, KY
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University of Kentucky
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    University of Kentucky Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UK?

    Kentucky admissions is not selective with an acceptance rate of 96%. Students that get into Kentucky have an average SAT score between 1070-1280 or an average ACT score of 22-29. The regular admissions application deadline for Kentucky is February 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Kentucky early action deadline is December 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    96%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    19,648
    SAT Range
    1070-1280
    SAT Reading
    540-640
    SAT Math
    530-640
    Students Submitting SAT
    23%
    ACT Range
    22-29
    ACT English
    22-31
    ACT Math
    21-28
    ACT Writing
    7-8
    Students Submitting ACT
    88%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    December 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $50
    Application Website
    admission.uky.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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