University of Kentucky application deadlines for fall 2027

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University of Kentucky's early action is due Dec 1, 2026 and regular decision is due Feb 15, 2027. Checked on admission.uky.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is University of Kentucky due?

21days

Early action

Due Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026

97days

Regular decision

Due Monday, Feb 15, 2027

Round	Deadline	Checked	Where we read it
Early action	Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Nov 5, 2026	admission.uky.edu
Regular decision	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Nov 5, 2026	admission.uky.edu

These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 Honors and scholarships: apply by Dec 1, 2026. Checked Nov 5, 2026 on admission.uky.edu

University of Kentucky is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

When is the University of Kentucky early action deadline for fall 2027?

Early action is due Tue, Dec 1, 2026. Checked on admission.uky.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is the University of Kentucky regular decision deadline for fall 2027?

Regular decision is due Mon, Feb 15, 2027. Checked on admission.uky.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

Does University of Kentucky require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?

No. University of Kentucky is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admission.uky.edu on Nov 2, 2026.

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)
Deadlines: admission.uky.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: admission.uky.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)