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BackUniversity Of Kentucky (KY): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
University Of Kentucky offers 59% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $8,310. University Of Kentucky is a public college located in Lexington, Kentucky. Its student population is 29,182. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 94%. University Of Kentucky 4 year graduation rate is 40% .
Merit Aid Stats For University Of Kentucky
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$8,310
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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% of freshman
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$4,677
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 94%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.5
- Avg. ACT 26
- Avg. SAT 1190
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Upcoming Deadlines For University Of Kentucky
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Dec 1 - Early decision 1 - Notification
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Aug 1
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- Application fee $50
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Kentucky | $47,055 | 59% | $8,310 | 94% | |
| University Of Colorado Boulder | $55,798 | 60% | $8,835 | 82% | |
| Citadel Military College Of South Carolina | $56,719 | 62% | $8,144 | 81% | |
| University Of Louisville | $43,602 | 58% | $8,129 | 72% | |
| University Of Missouri Columbia | $39,811 | 60% | $7,546 | 78% |
Colleges in Southeast Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Kentucky | $47,055 | 59% | $8,310 | 94% | |
| Tulane University Of Louisiana | $75,884 | 62% | $23,983 | 17% | |
| University Of Louisville | $43,602 | 58% | $8,129 | 72% | |
| Citadel Military College Of South Carolina | $56,719 | 62% | $8,144 | 81% | |
| Albany State University | $29,712 | 63% | $565 | 90% | |
| Clemson University | $55,086 | 60% | $5,979 | 47% | |
| Barry University | $47,514 | 62% | $13,037 | 91% | |
| University Of Miami | $70,906 | 55% | $22,653 | 32% | |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $25,340 | 54% | $6,246 | 98% | |
| College Of Charleston | $50,450 | 62% | $12,419 | 79% | |
| Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus | $46,684 | 58% | $12,777 | 22% | |
| Winthrop University | $43,736 | 58% | $5,244 | 67% | |
| Marshall University | $33,131 | 62% | $3,517 | 91% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Kentucky | 94 | $96,400 |
| Western Washington University | 88 | $99,300 |
| University Of Wyoming | 96 | $98,800 |
| University Of Kansas | 92 | $98,600 |
| North Dakota State University Main Campus | 93 | $98,600 |
| Valparaiso University | 89 | $98,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College | 89 | $97,900 |
| Texas A & M University Kingsville | 89 | $97,500 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Kentucky | 94 | $47,055 |
| Reinhardt University | 90 | $42,400 |
| Castleton University | 85 | $42,453 |
| Schreiner University | 91 | $42,587 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | 91 | $42,648 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College | 89 | $42,648 |
| University Of Colorado Colorado Springs | 91 | $42,781 |
| Unity College | 94 | $42,840 |
| University Of Mary Hardin Baylor | 87 | $42,912 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake University | 93 | $42,942 |
| Portland State University | 90 | $43,347 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | 94 | $43,455 |
| Bethany College | 91 | $43,553 |
| East Tennessee State University | 87 | $43,592 |
| Concordia University Texas | 91 | $43,610 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks | 87 | $43,808 |
| Notre Dame College | 90 | $43,880 |
| Mary Baldwin University | 100 | $44,025 |
| Longwood University | 89 | $44,146 |
| Fresno Pacific University | 85 | $44,177 |
| Chaminade University Of Honolulu | 98 | $44,331 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Kentucky | 94 | 40% |
| Dallas Baptist University | 88 | 44% |
| Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science | 86 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | 91 | 44% |
| Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences | 93 | 43% |
| Mount Saint Mary College | 94 | 43% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 95 | 43% |
| Carlow University | 87 | 43% |
| Freed Hardeman University | 93 | 43% |
| University Of Kansas | 92 | 42% |
| Martin Luther College | 89 | 42% |
| University Of North Carolina At Asheville | 94 | 42% |
| The Evergreen State College | 95 | 42% |
| Wingate University | 85 | 41% |
| Mary Baldwin University | 100 | 41% |
| Baker University | 88 | 41% |
| Schreiner University | 91 | 41% |
| Corban University | 91 | 41% |
| Marymount University | 91 | 40% |
| Warren Wilson College | 86 | 40% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Kentucky | 59% | $8,310 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | 66% | $7,870 |
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