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The University of Kentucky, also referred to as UK, is a public coeducational research university located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is the largest land-grant university of the state. The institution was established in 1865 and currently offers admission to over 25,000 students every year. The university offers various majors in the field of media studies.
University of Kentucky’s sports teams are nicknamed the Wildcats. The official mascot of the team is "Scratch the Wildcat" and is also referred to as "Blue", "Scratch", or "The Wildcat". The university has men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country running, golf, rifle shooting, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, and tennis. There are also separate women's teams in gymnastics, softball, and volleyball. In addition, the university sponsors a club-level men's ice hockey team.
University Of Kentucky is found in Lexington, Kentucky. Lexington is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University Of Kentucky.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Kentucky is known for its programs in media.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 640.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Kentucky is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 25,672 in 2005 at the school.
University Of Kentucky offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southeastern Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
General Phone: (859) 257-9000
Admissions Phone: (859) 257-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (859) 257-3172
http://www.uky.edu
University Of Kentucky awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 834 | English, political science, library science, sociology, history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, social services, ... |
| Business And Management | 795 | business, finance, marketing, accounting, managerial economics, management science |
| Education And Teaching | 491 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, teacher education and development, music teaching, middle school teaching, school counseling, special ed, ... |
| Engineering | 420 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, materials engineering, biomedical engineering, manufacturing engineering, ... |
| Media | 351 | communication studies, advertising, journalism, radio and television |
| Family And Social Work | 322 | social work, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, public administration, family studies, family systems, consumer economics |
| Medicine | 311 | pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, public health, dental clinical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design, veterinary sciences, gerontology |
| Science | 280 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology, geology, entomology, physics, biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 265 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, experimental psychology, clinical psychology |
| Law | 137 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 124 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 114 | agricultural economics, agricultural public service, food science, various agricutural courses, agricultural management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 112 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 108 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, radiation protection |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 103 | vocational counseling, health and physical education, nutrition sciences, exercise science, rehabilitation |
| Mathematics | 76 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Architecture And Planning | 62 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Fine Arts | 59 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Construction Trades | 57 | apparel and textiles |
| Animal Science And Care | 47 | animal science |
| Music | 41 | music performance, music history and theory, music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 38 | conservation, forest sciences |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 38 | agronomy, various plant science courses, soil science |
| Design | 27 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy |
| Hospitality | 21 | hospitality management |
| Art Studies | 17 | arts management |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Kentucky in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,285 | 84 |
| Master's degree | 1,337 | 81 |
| First-professional degree | 394 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 276 | 61 |
| Post-master's certificate | 21 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Kentucky had a total enrollment of 25,672 students (23,072 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 77% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
University Of Kentucky offers campus housing for 6,800 of its 23,072 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lexington, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,604 | 8,353 | 79% | 3,961 | 47% |
| Men | 4,721 | 3,680 | 78% | 1,851 | 50% |
| Women | 5,883 | 4,673 | 79% | 2,110 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 30% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (859) 257-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,896 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,884 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Room charge | $ 3,363 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,746 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,834 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Kentucky participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 198900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (859) 257-3172
University Of Kentucky has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 908 | 299 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 236 | 154 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 154 | 169 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 114 | $107,780 | 19 | $106,130 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 75 | $80,934 | 46 | $76,659 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 44 | $72,487 | 30 | $72,964 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 235 | $92,265 | 96 | $81,204 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 262 | $91,766 | 45 | $85,224 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 207 | $64,846 | 105 | $61,566 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 101 | $60,586 | 69 | $51,440 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $74,157 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $46,683 | 48 | $42,210 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 600 | $75,159 | 267 | $59,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 216 | 135 | 351 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 73 | 100 | 173 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Public Services, Other
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Sciences and Biology
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Educational Evaluation and Research
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Plant Sciences, Other
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Gerontology
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Plant Physiology
Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Kentucky Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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