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At the University of Kentucky, it’s all possible. Here, you matter.

We’re dedicated to helping you uncover what drives you, what you love and what you’re meant to accomplish. Here, we don’t put limits on what’s possible. Instead, this is a place where everything is achievable and nothing is out of reach.

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with a full complement of liberal arts, professional, agriculture, and medical programs on one contiguous campus.

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Wildcats put in the time and the effort. It shows.

RATIO 68% 32% IN-STATE

OUT- OF-STATE

With so many options for study outside the classroom, 90 percent of our seniors participated in education abroad, internship, or field experience.

A DE E PLY PURPOSE FUL EDUCATION

Our faculty are here because they are passionate about your success and want to partner with you toward your goals.

That means you’ll research, collaborate, brainstorm, and dialogue with professors who aren’t only experts in their fields, but who are mentors in your corner.

ALONG WITH TRULY DEDICATED FACULT Y We’re pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

We’ve built an educational experience with one goal in mind: to help you achieve your wildest dreams.

Here, you’ll benefit from transformative courses. We have nationally ranked programs. You will learn alongside the very best.

In fact, since 2011, our enrollment has included more than 800 National Merit, Achievement, and Hispanic scholars placing us among the top public institutions in the country.

25.8 ACT 1191 SAT 3.78

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UK is an R1, research-intensive university.

What does that mean for you? The people teaching your classes are doing leading-edge work in laboratories, libraries and fields across Kentucky and around the world. You can partner with scientists, scholars and clinicians on national and international research projects the moment you arrive on campus. And, you will learn how to communicate, present and publish your work—skills that matter wherever your future takes you.

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The tech of tomorrow.

We understand that technology is key to tackling the challenges of the future. Through our Smart Campus initiative, we’re working to make UK one of the nation’s leading universities for using technology inside the classroom and throughout campus.

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At UK, we pride ourselves on challenging our students, but still supporting them every step of the way.

Our community cares about every student, regardless of who you are, where you’re from, or what you believe. This is a place where all students matter and where every voice is important. And because of that, anything is possible here.

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WHAT MAKES UK JUST SO UNIQUE? “From my experience, I got a real sense UK faculty and staff are committed to bettering the experience for students.

They legitimately want students at UK to thrive and make their college experience as efficient and effective as possible.”

NAMED 2017, 2018, 2019 AND 2020

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS

LGBTQ* CULTURE

by Insight Into Diversity magazine

by Campus Pride Index

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BEST PLACES

U.S. News and World Report (2020)

ACROSS A THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED CAMPUS. At UK, we recognize that it’s not only what you learn, but where you learn.

DIVERSITY CHAMPION

DESTIN BELL ’20

LEXING TON TO LIVE

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That’s why we’ve invested $2.7 billion over the last decade to transform our campus into a state-of-the-art space that promotes deeper connection, comfort, and learning. Take our Gatton Student Center, which has become a favorite gathering place for all of our students. Or, our residence halls — all of which have been built in the last 15 years. We’ve also invested in new academic buildings, such as the Jacobs Science Building, the Lewis Honors College, and the Gatton College of Business and Economics.

NEW RESIDENCE HALLS

with high-tech spaces to connect and build a community around your interests.

DINING HALLS

with locally sourced food and healthy options, along with your favorite franchises.

BICYCLE FRIENDLY

campus named number one in America by Bicycling Magazine.

UNDERGR ADUATE ADMISSION

SCHOL ARSHIP SUBMISSION

FAFSA SUBMISSION

EARLY ACTION December 1

EARLY ACTION December 1

EARLY ACTION December 1

REGULAR DECISION February 15

HOUSING APPLICATION SUBMISSION

REGULAR DECISION February 15

*If the deadline falls on a weekend, the application will remain open until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time the following Monday.

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OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 100 W.D. Funkhouser Bldg.

University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40506-0054 859-257-2000 www.applyuk.com

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from all academically qualified people interested in educational opportunities.

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