Avg Earnings (5yr)
$47,266
Acceptance Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
69%
Annual Tuition
$13,212
At a Glance
Total Students
23,189
Retention Rate
87%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
35%
Median Debt
$22,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
The University of Kentucky is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 92.4% and a student body of 23,189. The university has a retention rate of 86.7% and a graduation rate of 69.3%. The median debt for graduates is $22,500, and 34.8% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $45,496, with earnings increasing to $47,266 after five years and $59,025 after ten years. In-state tuition costs $13,212.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$45k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$59k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Kentucky alumni earn a median salary of $45,496. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $47,266. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $59,025. The median debt for graduates is $22,500.
The University of Kentucky has a student body of 23,189 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 92.4% and a graduation rate of 69.3%. The retention rate is 86.7%. A total of 34.8% of students receive financial aid.
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