University of Kentucky admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2025 (31,222 of 33,387, Common Data Set 2025-26). University of Kentucky is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1058–1270.
The numbers
Applied
33,387
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
21–28
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.58
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
22%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$50
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of Kentucky?
94% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1058–1270 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
33,387 applied, 31,222 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
Does University of Kentucky need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 7% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1160 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Checked on admission.uky.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source
Early rounds and deadlines
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
21days
Early action
Due Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
97days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Feb 15, 2027
Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2025.
What University of Kentucky looks at
Counts most
How hard your classes were, GPA, essay.
Also considered
Class rank, SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, interview, activities, talent or ability, character, first in your family to go to college, where you live, state residency, volunteering, work experience.
As University of Kentucky rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate?
University of Kentucky admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2025 (31,222 of 33,387, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for University of Kentucky?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1058–1270. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
