UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

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University Of Kentucky

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Lexington, KY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Lexington, KY 40506-0032
Main Phone: (606) 257-9000
Web Site: www.uky.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 22,097 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,462 male students and 1,678 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.6% of the student body, while females made up 53.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 81.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Agricultural Science

Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Library Science

Librarianship

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

University Of Kentucky reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Kentucky is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Kentucky belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southeastern Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,067
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,167
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,619

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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