University of Kentucky
- Public
- Research university
University of Kentucky: international tuition 34,140 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 55,029 USD, acceptance rate 92.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
International freshmen at UK can be considered for merit scholarships such as Bluegrass, Parker and Ambassador. The pages do not clarify need-based aid.
Getting in. The school admits 93.5% of applicants (31,222 of 33,387). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–650, Math 530–640, ACT 21–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 55,029 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set, 252 international students got financial aid, 25,415 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Kentucky?
International tuition is 34,140 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 55,029 USD.
Does University of Kentucky offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International freshmen at UK can be considered for merit scholarships such as Bluegrass, Parker and Ambassador. The pages do not clarify need-based aid.
What English scores does University of Kentucky require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?
The acceptance rate is 92.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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- University of Kentucky2026Campus tour
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- University of Kentucky International Ambassadors2025Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe William C. Parker Scholarship uses holistic review of all applicants with a 3.0+ GPA and needs no extra application, but Bluegrass and Ambassador are not stated as automatic, so only one award qualifies.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so nothing can be concluded.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention CSS Profile or a separate international aid form, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
Scholarships at this school
Bluegrass ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page6,500 – 16,000 USD/year≈ ₫170M – ₫417M
Listed under scholarships for international freshmen.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 1
International Ambassador ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page3,000 USD/year≈ ₫78.2M
Listed for international freshmen; requires minimum GPA 2.5 plus supplementary materials.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline February 15
William C. Parker ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageVariable amount per year
Listed for international freshmen; holistic review with no extra application.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1
Forms international students file for aid
- Institution's own aid form
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority deadline for the Spring semester (January start)Applicationin0days
- Priority deadline for the Fall semester (August start)Application+47 days
- Scholarship deadline for international undergraduate freshmenScholarship+47 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayVery important
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data