You can apply using the UK Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common App.

Please request that your high school send an official high school transcript to UK. This transcript should reflect grades through at least six semesters of high school work. If you are a high school graduate, submit a complete official transcript including the date of graduation.

Incoming freshmen should have the high school preparation necessary for academic success at the college level. To be eligible for consideration at UK, an applicant must have successfully completed the following high school courses as a minimum:

English/Language Arts – 4 credits

• English I, II, III, IV

Mathematics – 3 credits

• Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry (or more rigorous courses in mathematics)

Science – 3 credits

• Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics I or life science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course)

Social Studies – 3 credits

• From U.S. History, Economics, Government, World Geography and World Civilization (or comparable courses)

Foreign Language – 2 credits

• Two credits in the same foreign language or demonstrated competency

Health – 1/2 credit

Physical Education – 1/2 credit

History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts – 1 credit

• History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or another arts course that incorporates such content

Electives – 7 credits

• Recommended strongly: one or more courses that develop computer literacy

Additionally, high school students are encouraged to complete at least one year of mathematics beyond Algebra II.

A total of 24 credits or more must be completed in high school. Applicants should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission for information concerning exceptions to this policy.

Pay $50 ($60 for international student applicants) online when submitting the electronic application for admission or mail a check noting the applicant ID to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Full-time UK employees applying to take classes and who submit a copy of their UK staff card are not required to pay the processing fee.

Scores from the ACT or the SAT I are not required for admission purposes, but students may submit them to illustrate their academic journey. Submitted test scores must be official; indicate to the testing service that an official score report should be sent to the University of Kentucky (ACT School Code -1554; SAT School Code - 1837). Scores from official high school transcripts will also be accepted.

The UK is test-optional through the 2028-29 academic year. For more information about our policy, visit go.uky.edu/testoptional.