• Rank: # 701st-750th QS Survey
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University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university located in Lexington, Kentucky.  Founded in 1865, the university is the highest ranked research university in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report. It has the highest research classification of R1, a designation received by less than 3% of American colleges and universities. The university is home to 16 colleges with over 200 degrees and programs; it is one of only eight universities in the country offering the full range of academic programs on one campus—Agriculture, Architecture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, allowing UK students to have a true multidisciplinary college experience. UK remains one of the most affordable major universities in the United States, with multiple scholarship opportunities for international students.  Currently the university's undergraduate program is ranked 128th in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's college rankings.

Ranking

# 701st-750th

QS Survey 2023

# 61st

US News 2022

# 501st-600th

Times Higher 2022

# 651st-700th

QS Survey 2022

Admission Criteria & Eligibility

The University of Kentucky accepts official TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo results from the testing headquarters.  The minimum TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 197 (cbt) or 527 (paper-based) or a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS or a minimum score 95 on Duolingo is required for  admission to the University of Kentucky. To order official scores, please contact: TOEFL UK's Office of Undergraduate Admission TOEFL code is 1234.
 

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Campus

Campus Facts

784

(Acres) Main Campus Size

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Number of Campuses

1865

Established Year

Weather

6°C

Winter Day Temp.

-3°C

Winter Night Temp

18°C

Spring Day Temp.

7°C

Spring Night Temp.

29°C

Summer Day Temp.

18°C

Summer Ngt Temp.

19°C

Autumn Day Temp.

8°C

Autumn Ngt Temp.

Student Diversity

12:13

Male : Female

4.26%

Int. Students

30,473

Total Students

28,035

Full Time Students

82 %

White

7 %

African American

2 %

Asian

1 %

Latin American

Cost of Living

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Cost of Living in city

$12,060

Living cost of campus

Contact Details

University of Kentucky

545 Rose Street, Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America, KY 40506

Phone: + 1- 859- 323-2154
Phone: + 1- 859- 323-2106
College Website