University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
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    209 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Public Health39 faculty avg h-index 20.3 #8 of 8 in Public Health
    Min-Woong Sohn, F. Douglas Scutchfield Professor, Director of Graduate Studies h-index 36
    Notable: “Accuracy and completeness of mortality data in the Department of Veterans Affairs” (2006) · 543 citations
    Erin Haynes, Kurt W. Deuschle Professor of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health h-index 31
    Notable: “Brain manganese and the balance between essential roles and neurotoxicity” (2020) · 284 citations
    Jerod Stapleton, Professor h-index 29
    Notable: “A randomized controlled trial of an appearance‐focused intervention to prevent skin cancer” (2008) · 171 citations
    W. Jay Christian, Associate Professor h-index 22
    Notable: “Obesity, metabolic factors and risk of different histological types of lung cancer: A Mendelian randomization study” (2017) · 667 citations
    Nursing34 faculty avg h-index 15.1 #34 of 37 in Nursing
    Debra Hampton, Professor h-index 20
    Notable: “Fatigue is the Most Important Symptom for Advanced Cancer Patients Who Have Had Chemotherapy” (2008) · 191 citations
    Amanda Fallin-Bennett, Associate Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Perceptions and use of electronic cigarettes in pregnancy” (2016) · 98 citations
    Audrey Darville, Associate Professor h-index 12
    Jessica Harman Thompson, Assistant Professor h-index 8
    Notable: “The effectiveness of self-care interventions in chronic illness: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials” (2022) · 64 citations
    Communications30 faculty avg h-index 12.8 #11 of 12 in Communication
    Don Helme, Professor, Associate Dean of Research h-index 17
    Notable: “The HEALing (Helping to End Addiction Long-term SM) Communities Study: Protocol for a cluster randomized trial at the community level to reduce opioid overdose deaths through implementation of an integrated set of evidence-based practices” (2020) · 153 citations
    Qingru Xu, Assistant Professor h-index 13
    Don Lowe, Senior Lecturer h-index 1
    Alan DeSantis, Professor
    Subject Area Teaching26 faculty avg h-index 12.3
    Susan Chambers Cantrell, Professor, Acting Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Advancement h-index 17
    Notable: “Teacher Efficacy and Content Literacy Implementation: An Exploration of the Effects of Extended Professional Development with Coaching” (2008) · 207 citations
    Janice Almasi, Professor h-index 15
    Notable: “Beyond Direct Explanation: Transactional Instruction of Reading Comprehension Strategies” (1992) · 427 citations
    Kathleen Aspiranti, Associate Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Using Taped-Problems and Rewards to Increase Addition-Fact Fluency in a First Grade General Education Classroom” (2011) · 51 citations
    Sahar Alameh, Assistant Professor h-index 7
    Notable: “Representations of nature of science in U.S. science standards: A historical account with contemporary implications” (2019) · 26 citations
    Marketing26 faculty avg h-index 14.8 #15 of 22 in Marketing
    John Peloza, Carol Martin Gatton Professor of Marketing h-index 34
    Es on corporate social responsibility and prosocial consumer behavior. His work has been published in leading marketing and management journals. Before pursuing an academic career, John worked for over a decade in the marketing communicatio
    Notable: “How can corporate social responsibility activities create value for stakeholders? A systematic review” (2010) · 1,065 citations
    David Hardesty, Carol Martin Gatton Chair in Marketing, University Research Professor h-index 29
    Es on the behavioral aspects of pricing, emotional intelligence, knowledge, political ideology, and measurement. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Retailing. He is also on the editorial review boards for the Journal of Con
    Notable: “The use of expert judges in scale development” (2003) · 754 citations
    Leslie Vincent, Assistant Professor h-index 21
    Andrew Grimes, Senior Lecturer h-index 14
    Notable: “Normal Accidents: Living with High Risk Technologies” (1985) · 5,008 citations
    Accounting22 faculty avg h-index 10 #18 of 22 in Accounting
    Hong Xie, Wilbur E. Chellgren Professorship in Accounting h-index 20
    Notable: “The Mispricing of Abnormal Accruals” (2001) · 1,194 citations
    Monika Causholli, Von Allmen Endowed Chair in Accountancy, Director of Graduate Studies h-index 18
    Auditing, corporate governance, financial reporting, and regulation. Her research has been presented in multiple national and international conferences. Monika’s research is published in top accounting journals including The Account
    Notable: “Audit Firm Tenure, Non‐Audit Services, and Internal Assessments of Audit Quality” (2015) · 285 citations
    Jeff Payne, KPMG Professorship Endowment h-index 17
    Es on financial accounting and auditing topics, including earnings management, forecasting by analysts, and the auditing market. He currently teaches three graduate courses in accounting, Fraud examination, IT Auditing, and Advanced Auditin
    Notable: “Additional Evidence on Audit Report Lag” (2001) · 507 citations
    Brian Bratten, Carol Martin Gatton Chair in Accountancy and Director of the Graduate Certificate in Taxation h-index 15
    Es on financial accounting and auditing topics, including analysts' forecasts, earnings management, executive compensation, fair value accounting, fundamental analysis, and the information content of GAAP and non-GAAP disclosures. He is the
    Notable: “The Audit of Fair Values and Other Estimates: The Effects of Underlying Environmental, Task, and Auditor-Specific Factors” (2012) · 202 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Kentucky. University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY reports an overall acceptance rate of 93.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 93.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1070–1270, a class size of 6,571, and a yield of 25.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Kentucky's flagship university with a strong pharmacy program (#3 nationally) and prominent Markey Cancer Center. Lexington offers a thriving equestrian and bourbon culture.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Kentucky: key admissions facts

    University of Kentucky's overall acceptance rate is 93.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Kentucky's early-round acceptance rate is 93.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Kentucky's SAT middle-50% range is 1070–1270 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Kentucky is about 3.58 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Kentucky's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 25.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Kentucky for families earning under $75,000 is about $11,789 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Kentucky on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Kentucky cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,567 per year in net price at University of Kentucky, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $24,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Kentucky: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$9,567
    $30,001–$48,000$11,234
    $48,001–$75,000$14,567
    $75,001–$110,000$18,234
    Over $110,000$24,567

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Kentucky?

    University of Kentucky's overall acceptance rate is 93.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 93.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Kentucky?

    Admitted students at University of Kentucky typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1070–1270 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.58, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Kentucky?

    Getting into University of Kentucky is relatively accessible: it admits 93.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Kentucky offer early decision or early action?

    University of Kentucky offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 93.0%, versus 93.0% overall.

    How much does University of Kentucky cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Kentucky — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $11,789 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Kentucky cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,567 per year in net price at University of Kentucky, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $24,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

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