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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    68%
  • Majors Available
    172
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Retention Rate
    85%

AP Credit Policy

The University of Kentucky recognizes examinations of the College Board Advanced Placement Program. A high school senior who wishes to have AP scores evaluated for academic credit or placement should have the results sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission and University Registrar. UK's code is 1837. Academic departments have designated the current policy for students who score a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement examinations.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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