What division is Kentucky?

Kentucky competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the SEC.

What GPA do you need for Kentucky?

The average GPA at Kentucky is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

Kentucky has an enrollment of approximately 24,763 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky?

Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Kentucky?

To get recruited at Kentucky, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Kentucky's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Kentucky

Lexington, KYFBSSEC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

24,763

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

71%

Graduation

87%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Kentucky is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the SEC, located in Lexington, KY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Kentucky, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

71%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

18:1

Avg SAT

1,213

Retention

87%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$47,266

Coaching Staff1644 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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How well do you match with Kentucky? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

Kyle Monangai was a low-star recruit out of Don Bosco Prep. He earned his way to a Big Ten captaincy at Rutgers and the Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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About Kentucky Athletics

Kentucky is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Lexington, KY, competing in the SEC. With an enrollment of 24,763 students, Kentucky offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Kentucky with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Kentucky is 3.6. The school maintains a 71% graduation rate.

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