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University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#266
Acceptance Rate
94%
Completion Rate
71%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of Kentucky
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Undergraduate students
24763
International Students
1%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
18:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$35,846/yr
2026-27, across 116 courses with a confirmed fee

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Courses at University of Kentucky

116 courses, A–Z.