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Acceptance Rate History
University of Kentucky
KY · Current rate: 92%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.89% | 22,109 | 20,979 |
| 2021 | 94.01% | 21,695 | 20,396 |
| 2020 | 96.36% | 19,648 | 18,932 |
| 2019 | 95.85% | 18,759 | 17,981 |
| 2018 | 94.48% | 19,324 | 18,258 |
| 2017 | 95.77% | 18,925 | 18,125 |
| 2016 | 90.79% | 20,480 | 18,593 |
| 2015 | 89.11% | 18,725 | 16,685 |
| 2014 | 72.21% | 20,677 | 14,930 |
| 2013 | 68.61% | 19,810 | 13,592 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of Kentucky's acceptance rate has increased from 68.6% in 2013 to 94.9% in 2022. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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