University of Kentucky Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,004 Out-of-state: $44,088 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $11,772 Out-of-state: $27,856 |
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Room and Board
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$11,972 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,000 |
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Other Expenses
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$3,260 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, external finance company |
University of Kentucky Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001989 |
Free |
University of Kentucky Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,122 (81.4%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,968 (72.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,935 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 548 (18.7%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 54% |
| Average Award | $12,873 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,227 (41.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,708 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,879 (64.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,670 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 2,855 (97.3%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,193 (23.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,819 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 13,633 (65.6%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,708 (78.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 10,480 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,808 (17.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 54% |
| Average Award | $12,245 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 4,886 (46.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,694 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 7,229 (69.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,541 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 8,451 (80.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 5,086 (24.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,734 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
51% |
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| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$32,571 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
University of Kentucky Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Public Servants, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans’ Children |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$1,651 |