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MD · Lexington, KY · public · applies through AMCAS

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Known as Kentucky (UK)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](859) 323-6161
508MCAT mean · 2025
3.84GPA mean
208Class size
76%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$50Secondary fee
Nov 30, 2026Secondary deadline
$42,542Tuition + fees, in state
$77,638Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Case-by-case
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Anatomy
BIOL
Recommended—NoCase-by-case
Recommende d course only.
YesYesYes
Biology
BIOL
Required6NoCase-by-case
Two courses of studies in biological sciences
YesYesYes
Biostatistics
MATH
Recommended—NoCase-by-case
Recommende d course only.
YesYesYes
Chemistry
CHEM
Required12NoCase-by-case
Four courses in chemistry, including organic chemistry and biochemistry.
YesYesYes
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required6NoCase-by-case
Two courses involving critical writing, synthesis of scholarship, and oral presentations /speaking skills.
YesYesYes
Genetics
BIOL
Recommended—NoCase-by-case
Recommende d course only.
YesYesYes
Physics
PHYS
Required6NoCase-by-case
Two courses of studies in physics
YesYesYes
Physiology
BIOL
Recommended—NoCase-by-case
Recommende d course only.
YesYesYes
Psychology
BESS
Recommended—NoCase-by-case
Behavioral sciences courses are recommende d.
YesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Please see website for details as some AP coursework is not accepted for prerequisite requirements. https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/meded/you-apply

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Given the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine has carefully reviewed its perspective on Pass/Fail grading. To alleviate additional stressors surrounding educational modifications we have decided to accept Pass/Fail grading for prerequisite coursework for Spring Semester 2020 only. The admissions process assesses each applicant for potential to become a successful physician. These attributes form the focus of student evaluation at the time of application and throughout their medical careers. Through adoption of the same core competencies used during residency training, our curriculum is integrated into the continuum of physician professional development. Successful physicians are skilled in six areas, so we look for the following attributes that reflect each of these areas at the time of admission. -Professionalism: Physicians have a unique contract with society that requires them to place the interests of patients above their own, maintain high standards of competence and integrity, and provide expert advice on matters of health. The admissions committee considers the personal statement, evaluation letters, and the interview to evaluate an applicant’s accountability and ethical responsibility. -Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Physicians must effectively communicate with a wide range of colleagues and patients. The admissions committee considers secondary application responses and interview to evaluate an applicant’s social and communication skills. -Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Lifelong learning is a key skill which requires the ability to self-evaluate one’s knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement. The admissions committee considers secondary application responses and interview to evaluate an applicant’s capacity for improvement. -Systems-Based Practice: As health care has evolved, a collaborative team of professionals is necessary to provide safe, effective, efficient, timely, patient-centered, and equitable care. The admissions committee considers secondary application responses and interview to evaluate an applicant’s understanding of health care systems and ability to collaborate toward a common goal. -Patient Care: At its heart, a medical career is a calling to serve our patients and communities. The admissions committee considers participation in community service, secondary application responses, and interview to evaluate an applicant’s understanding of this role and dedication to meeting the health care needs of others. -Medical Knowledge: The Kentucky Integrated Curriculum is a rigorous course of study that requires students to not only acquire knowledge, but also synthesize and apply that knowledge to each unique patient scenario. The admissions committee considers applicant grades and MCAT scores as evidence of success in challenging academic settings. In the individual assessment of each applicant, the UKCOM prioritizes other attributes that reflect our mission. Although not essential, certain applicant characteristics will enhance potential to contribute to the college and to the medical profession: -Commitment to the State: As a state medical school, the UK College of Medicine gives preference to Kentucky residents. Non-residents who are underrepresented in medicine (see the AAMC definition of underrepresented in medicine) or who have strong ties to the state (e.g. previous attendance at a Kentucky college or university) may be considered. Regardless of their state of residency, only applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are considered. International applicants who graduated from a Kentucky high school or attended (or are attending) a Kentucky college/university may be considered as well. More information please browse: https://meded.med.uky.edu/how-apply

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes A limited number of non-Kentucky residents with very strong ties to the state may be considered.
Canadian applicants
Case-by-case Consideration for those who have graduated from a KY high school or attended a KY college/university. Canadian students are not eligible for federal loans or institutional scholarships.
International applicants
Case-by-case Consideraton for those who have graduated from a KY high school or attended a KY college/university. International students are not eligible for federal loans or institutional scholarships.
DACA applicants
Case-by-case Consideration for those who have graduated from a KY high school or attended a KY college/university. DACA students are not eligible for federal loans or institutional scholarships.
DACA details
Consideration for those who have graduated from a KY high school or attended a KY college/university. DACA students are not eligible for federal loans or institutional scholarships.
Residency preference (school's page)
As a state medical school, UK gives preference to Kentucky residents; non-residents with strong Kentucky ties (e.g., prior Kentucky college attendance) may be considered; only U.S. citizens or permanent residents; Ohio residents from listed counties are considered only for the Northern Kentucky campus.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneIn personRegional interviews
Format
Two individual interviews.
Invitations sent
August
Typical interview day
Applicants will have two one on one interviews and a chance to eat lunch, tour, and talk with current students.
Regional interviews
Yes, if the applicant selects a regional campus as their first choice campus on the supplemental application.
Video interviews
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine will be conducting all interviews in-person for the 2026 cycle.
School's admissions page says
In-person interviews at the applicant's first-choice campus.

Tags are derived from the text above by keyword; read the text before relying on a tag.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$50
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026 November 30, 2026
Who receives it
Selected screened applicants.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
varies
Offers made from the waitlist
0
Procedure
Acceptance offers are made from the alternate pool throughout the cycle.
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$42,542$77,638
Health insurance$0$0
Total cost of attendance, year 1$73,566$109,762

87% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $220,212.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
5,766 (9.8% in-state)
Matriculants
208 (75.5% in-state, 24.5% out-of-state; 54.3% women)
Applications per seat
28

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2025

Applicants
5,765
Interviewed
582
Matriculated
208
MCAT (mean)
508
GPA (mean)
3.84 · science 3.78
In-state
75%
Women
54%
First generation
10%

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: Jonathan Gent, MSEd Phone Number: 8593236161 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/meded/mission-and-eligibility

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine promotes an environment that encourages excellence in education, access to high-quality health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

Class of 2029 profile (entering 2025): 5,765 applications, 3,963 supplemental applications offered, 2,016 files completed, 582 interviewed, 208 matriculated (Lexington 131, Northern Kentucky 35, Bowling Green 30, Morehead 12); 156 Kentucky residents, 56 rural Kentucky residents, 113 women / 95 men, 25 non-majority, 21 first-generation; average MCAT 508, average UG total GPA 3.84, average UG science GPA 3.78 (percentages derived from counts). No numeric GPA/MCAT minimums ('competitive'); MCAT within two calendar years before the cycle (oldest Jan 2024 for the 2026 cycle). $50 supplemental application fee (waived for AAMC FAP). Early Assurance Program requires 3.50 cumulative and BCPM GPA and MCAT 504+ with all sections 124+.

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