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University of Kentucky (UK)
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- Lexington, KY 40506
- OPEID College Code: 00198900
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- General Phone: (859) 257-9000
- President: Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr.
- Website: www.uky.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 25,856
- College Alias: UK
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- VISION
The University of Kentucky will be one of the nation's 20 best public research universities, an institution recognized world-wide for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development.
MISSION
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development.
The University of Kentucky:
- Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research.
- Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity.
- Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.
The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond.
The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity.
VALUES
The values of the University guide its decisions and the behavior of its community. Its core values are:
- Integrity
- Academic excellence and academic freedom
- Mutual respect and human dignity
- Embracing diversity
- Personal and institutional responsibility and accountability
- Shared governance
- A sense of community
- Sensitivity to work-life concerns
- Civic responsibility
- Service to society
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UK Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: w2.uky.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,622 | 5,402 | 10,024 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,891 (84%) | 4,182 (77%) | 8,073 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,953 (50%) | 2,237 (53%) | 4,190 (52%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,312 | 31% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,865 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UK Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 16% | 75% | 34% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,709 | $3,257 | $1,952 | $6,096 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 103 | 75 | 81 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,986 | 3,902 | 3,480 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,096 | $6,510 | $5,812 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,896 | $13,970 | $12,798 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,200 | $8,000 | $7,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $1,926 | $1,834 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,000 | $7,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $1,926 | $1,834 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,050 | $1,926 | $1,834 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,196 | $17,236 | $15,646 |
| Out of State | $25,996 | $24,696 | $22,632 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,996 | $17,236 | $15,646 |
| Out of State | $25,796 | $24,696 | $22,632 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,946 | $9,236 | $8,346 |
| Out of State | $17,746 | $16,696 | $15,332 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $21,274 | $44,854 |
| Medical School | $23,752 | $45,155 |
| Pharmacy School | $17,776 | $33,098 |
| Law School | $13,998 | $24,804 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,856 Undergraduate: 18,770 Graduate: 5,543 Professional: 1,543
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,247 Female: 13,609
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,152 Female: 9,618
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,291 Female: 3,252
- Professional Gender Male: 804 Female: 739
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,187 Part-Time: 3,669
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,779 Part-Time: 1,991
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,874 Part-Time: 1,669
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,534 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,166 | 5% |
| American Indian | 59 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,431 | 6% |
| Asian | 570 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 1% |
| White | 21,204 | 82% |
| Unknown | 1,135 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 36 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,237 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,806 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,136 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,286 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,426 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 737 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 762 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 387 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 43 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 11,161 | 9,486 | 1,675 |
| Faculty Status | 2,761 | 2,293 | 468 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,326 | 1,295 | 31 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,797 | - | 1,797 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,438 | 1,998 | 440 |
| Primarily Instruction | 545 | 139 | 406 |
| Primarily Research | 86 | 86 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 292 | 289 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 393 | 385 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 3,065 | 2,766 | 299 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5,265 | 4,337 | 928 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2,071 | 1,933 | 138 |
| Skilled Crafts | 216 | 215 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1,153 | 1,046 | 107 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,093 (895) | $84,052 (591) | $66,508 (304) |
| Professor | $102,433 (307) | $103,670 (261) | $95,417 (46) |
| Associate Professor | $72,036 (295) | $73,773 (182) | $69,237 (113) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,103 (202) | $67,312 (113) | $62,298 (89) |
| Instructor | $35,800 (3) | $45,000 (1) | $31,200 (2) |
| Lecturer | $44,743 (88) | $45,263 (34) | $44,416 (54) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,868 (356) | $102,998 (252) | $92,284 (104) |
| Professor | $122,778 (132) | $123,356 (113) | $119,337 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $93,159 (131) | $92,446 (84) | $94,435 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,932 (77) | $80,772 (45) | $81,159 (32) |
| Instructor | $32,760 (2) | $34,320 (1) | $31,200 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,374 (14) | $64,644 (9) | $52,689 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,123 (1,251) | $84,118 (843) | $68,802 (408) |
| Professor | $101,839 (439) | $102,842 (374) | $96,068 (65) |
| Associate Professor | $73,323 (426) | $74,362 (266) | $71,596 (160) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,411 (279) | $66,964 (158) | $63,384 (121) |
| Instructor | $32,202 (5) | $36,541 (2) | $29,309 (3) |
| Lecturer | $45,382 (102) | $46,860 (43) | $44,305 (59) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $7,421,294 | $4,381,657 | $3,039,637 | $83,409 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 41% | 1% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 592 | 371 | 211 | 10 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 18 | 15 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 172 | 98 | 74 | - |
| Football | 127 | 127 | - | - |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 | - |
| Gymnastics | 16 | - | 16 | - |
| Rifle | 10 | - | - | 10 |
| Soccer | 68 | 38 | 30 | - |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 55 | 28 | 27 | - |
| Tennis | 21 | 13 | 8 | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $568,217 | $91,675 | $57,051 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $108,171 | $43,047 | $24,138 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 76 | 40 | 34 | 2 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Rifle | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 61% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 30% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 35 | 35 |
| Liquor Related | - | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 18 | 10 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 40 |
| Burglary | 32 | 59 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 3 |
| Arson | 4 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 12 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 10 |
| Burglary | 13 | 13 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 |
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