Acceptance Rate History
University of Kentucky Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
KY · Current rate: 92.9%
What is University of Kentucky's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Kentucky's acceptance rate in 2024 is 92.9%, up from 92.4% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 92.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 94.9% | 22,109 | 20,979 |
| 2021 | 94.0% | 21,695 | 20,396 |
| 2020 | 96.4% | 19,648 | 18,932 |
| 2019 | 95.9% | 18,759 | 17,981 |
| 2018 | 94.5% | 19,324 | 18,258 |
| 2017 | 95.8% | 18,925 | 18,125 |
| 2016 | 90.8% | 20,480 | 18,593 |
| 2015 | 89.1% | 18,725 | 16,685 |
| 2014 | 72.2% | 20,677 | 14,930 |
| 2013 | 68.6% | 19,810 | 13,592 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1070–1290
Admitted students at University of Kentucky scored between 1070 and 1290 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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School
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1070–1290.
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Trend Analysis
University of Kentucky's acceptance rate has increased from 68.6% in 2013 to 92.9% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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Data sourced from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Does not represent endorsements or guarantee admission outcomes.