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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 40506-0032		 General information
 (859) 257-9000

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Number of students: 25,856 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 40

Mission
VISION The University of Kentucky will be one of the nation's 20 best public research universities, an institution recognized world-wide for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development. MISSION The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development. The University of Kentucky: • Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. • Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. • Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity. VALUES The values of the University guide its decisions and the behavior of its community. Its core values are: • Integrity • Academic excellence and academic freedom • Mutual respect and human dignity • Embracing diversity • Personal and institutional responsibility and accountability • Shared governance • A sense of community • Sensitivity to work-life concerns • Civic responsibility • Service to society
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 7,736$ 7,096$ 6,510
Out of State$ 15,884$ 14,896$ 13,970
Books and Supplies$ 800$ 800$ 800
On-Campus
Room and board$ 8,800$ 8,200$ 8,000
Other Expenses$ 2,152$ 2,100$ 1,926
Off Campus
Room and board$ 8,800$ 8,000$ 8,000
Other Expenses$ 2,152$ 2,100$ 1,926
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 2,152$ 2,050$ 1,926

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 16% $ 3,257
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 75% $ 1,952
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 34% $ 6,096
Loans to students 37% $ 4,709
 
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