D1Southeastern Conference
University of Kentucky
"Wildcats"
Lexington, KYSoutheast
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Mark Pope 8 Champs 17 Final Fours
Women's Basketball
Kenny Brooks
Sports Programs
14 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
M & W
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FBSGolf
M & W
D1 Gymnastics
Women
D1 Rifle
M & W
D1 Soccer
M & W
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Swimming & Diving
M & W
D1 Tennis
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
M & W
D1 Volleyball
Women
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
3.60
Avg GPA
1240
SAT
27
ACT
95%
Accept Rate
$12,484
In-State Tuition
$31,054
Out-of-State
$13,500
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Rupp Arena
20,545 seats
10/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Humid Subtropical
42°F (6°C)
Winter
78°F (26°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
Blue Grass Airport8 miles (13 km) away
Louisville80 miles (129 km) away
International Student Support
4%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
6/10
Diversity Index
7/10
Coaching Stability
8/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Anthony Davis, John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Adolph Rupp
Special Programs
Medicine, Law, Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy
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