University of Kentucky, KY
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
72%
Tuition
$11,484 in-state
$26,334 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#133 in National Universities
Scholarships
KY Governors Scholar Presidential
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1420
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
KY Governor?s Scholar Presidential
31 ACT or 1420 SAT and 3.50 Unweighted GPA,
completion of KY Governor?s Scholar or School for the Arts program
KY Governors Scholar Provost
Type
Automatic
Amount
2500 plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
KY Governor?s Scholar Provost
Completion of KY Governor?s Scholar or School for the Arts program
Starting at $2,500, with additional funding available for meritorious students
Legacy Tuition Program
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,000 and up
Required GPA
3.3
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
Students applying with a minimum 1420 SAT (Math and Evidence Based Reading and Writing) or 31 ACT and a 3.5 unweighted high school grade point average (as calculated by the UK Admission Office) will receive the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates, for up to four years of undergraduate study. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. These students will be able to attend UK at the rate of in-state tuition.
Eligible students with a minimum 1310 SAT (Math and Evidence Based Reading and Writing) or 28 ACT and a 3.30 unweighted high school grade point average (as calculated by the UK Admission Office) will be considered for a scholarship which provides $4,500 per year. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more test
Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,000 and up
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
25 ACT or 1200 SAT and
3.00 Unweighted GPA
Starting at $8,000, with additional funding available for meritorious students
College Of Agriculture Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
College of Agriculture scholarships for first-year students are awarded on the basis of the student's high school grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, writing ability and leadership potential. The scholarship is awarded to gives a good overview of each applicant's development in those areas.
College Of Education Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
The College of Education offers scholarships for entering freshmen, enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students in the COST overseas student teaching program. The College of Education has both needs-based and non-needs-based scholarships. Students may apply for both. While academic merit is a factor in awarding our scholarships, only those students who have financial need will be considered for needs-based funds. Evaluation criteria for College of Education scholarships includes outstanding academic performance and strong leadership qualities.
Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
The Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship awards financial support to academically outstanding students of Muhlenberg County, and alternatively Hopkins County, to attend the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics. This scholarship is designed to increase access to higher education among local students who wish to earn a Bachelor's degree in business at UK.
Global Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
The Honors Program and Gatton College?s Global Scholars Program are proud to introduce a formal partnership. This partnership helps to streamline the application process, recruitment initiatives, and curricular interests for students within Gatton College by allowing them to select a customized Global Scholars Program option, within the larger Honors context. In this way, students will still be fulfilling their Honors requirements, and with additional curricular requirements under the Global Scholars Program, will earn a Global Scholars designation on their diploma.
The Honors Program and the Global Scholars Program strive to accommodate the needs of the students and help them reach their fullest potential in a convenient and seamless way. The primary goal of this partnership is to continue to serve the best and brightest students across campus.
International Ambassador Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000 to 50% of tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
International Ambassador Scholarships are intended for incoming international undergraduate students. Applicants are required to submit a one page essay describing how they could serve as a student ambassador to the university, as well as any experiences they have in leadership and volunteerism.There is no GPA or SAT requirement. However, stronger academic backgrounds may result in higher scholarship awards.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full In-State Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1420
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
31 ACT or 1420 SAT and
3.50 Unweighted GPA
Full In-State Tuition
Provost Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2500 plus
Required GPA
3.3
Required SAT
1240
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
26 ACT or 1240 SAT and
3.30 Unweighted GPA
Starting at $2,500, with additional funding available for meritorious students
T.W. Lewis And Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
The Lewis Honors College is not offering any scholarships for incoming freshman students at this time. We encourage you to seek scholarship information through the Academic Scholarships office at University of Kentucky.
The University of Kentucky Academic Scholarship Programs offers funds to outstanding students who demonstrate the potential for superior academic performance. Academic-based scholarships are administered by the Office of Academic Scholarships, and awards are made without regard to financial status, race, creed, religious preference, or sex.
The Otis A. Singletary Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1490
Required Act
33
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
33 ACT or 1490 SAT and
3.80 Unweighted GPA
Full 4-year In-State Tuition + $10,000 Housing Stipend (first & second years only and living on-campus in a University residence hall)
Thomas Lester Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1390
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
The Thomas Lester Scholars Program awards a renewable scholarship totaling $12,000 over four years. Students receive $1500 their Freshman year and the amount increases by $1000 each consecutive year as long as the student maintains the proper conditions for the award. Incoming Freshman are automatically offered the scholarship (pending funds availability) if the following requirements are met:
Student must apply to UK and declare The College of Engineering by December 1, 2017. Notification letters will be sent out the week after the December 1 deadline.
Student must have a composite score of 30 on the ACT or 1340 on the Old SAT (prior to March 2016) or 1390 on the New SAT (after March 2016)
Student must have a math score of 33 on the ACT or 760 on the Old SAT (prior to March 2016) or 780 on the New SAT (after March 2016)
Student must have a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA
W.C. Parker Diversity Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
This scholarship promotes the University of Kentucky?s Strategic Vision of Diversity and Inclusion. In order to obtain the educational benefits of a diverse student body, the University will aggressively admit and retain students from all segments of society including students of different races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, sexes, sexual orientation, gender identities, disability status, religious traditions, political beliefs, and geographic backgrounds. Factors which are considered in the holistic evaluation of William C. Parker Scholarship Applicants include contribution to diversity, test scores, grades, essay, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, and community service. Awards will be based on the applicant?s ranking within the competitive pool, with values varying based on meritorious criteria. Students may receive only one award through the William C. Parker Scholarship Program.
To apply, the online application will be available in mid
William C. Parker Diversity Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
This scholarship promotes the University of Kentucky?s Strategic Vision of Diversity and Inclusion. In order to obtain the educational benefits of a diverse student body, the University will aggressively admit and retain students from all segments of society including students of different races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, sexes, sexual orientation, gender identities, disability status, religious traditions, political beliefs, and geographic backgrounds. Factors which are considered in the holistic evaluation of William C. Parker Scholarship Applicants include contribution to diversity, test scores, grades, essay, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, and community service. Awards will be based on the applicant?s ranking within the competitive pool, with values varying based on meritorious criteria. Students may receive only one award through the William C. Parker Scholarship Program.
To apply, the online application will be available in mid
Patterson Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 510-640
SAT Critical Reading 490-620
SAT Writing 480-610
Description
National Merit? Finalist or National Hispanic Recognition Scholar.
*National Merit? Finalists must list UK as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Full 4-year In-State Tuition + $10,000 Housing Stipend (first & second years only and living on-campus in a University residence hall)
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533