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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$19,928 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$8,122 tuition
$10,000 on campus room & board
$800 books
$1,006 fees

$29,540 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$17,734 tuition
$10,000 on campus room & board
$800 books
$1,006 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$5,837 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
75% of students receive aid
26% get federal aid ($4,875 avg)
59% get state aid ($2,376 avg)
45% get institn'l aid ($5,837 avg)
46% get loans ($6,074 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 5.67% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 5.67% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$22,514,110
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $7,676 68%
Federal Grant Aid $4,875 26%
Pell Grants $4,054 25%
Other Federal Grants $1,008 23%
Institution Grant Aid $5,837 45%
State Grant Aid $2,376 59%
Student Loans $6,074 46%
Federal Loans $5,179 46%
Other Loans $11,749 4%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does University of Kentucky offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
410 Administration Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
(859) 257-2000
http://www.uky.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $339
Out of State $740

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Christen from Campbellsville, KY
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    It is more expensive than some schools, but it's more than worth it. All the free things on campus for students (including tutors and a gym) make it such a welcoming and all inclusive environment, that it's made easy for you to accomplish whatever you want.

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  • 4
  • Alexa from Fishers, IN
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    As far as getting your 'money's worth', you definitely get it at UK. The University of Kentucky is not as expensive as most universities and it offers an abundance of free events to its students. The only thing I would consider to be over-priced is the cost of living in the dorms, because of the condition they are in.

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