University of Kentucky Rankings: World & National Rankings

The University of Kentucky (UKY) is a top research institution ranked among the best public universities in the US and is based in one of the safest cities in the United States. It is one of the state's two land-grant universities globally renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and service. UNY serves as a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development and also promotes diversity through its programs, clubs, travel opportunities and student body.

University of Kentucky Ranking Highlights

UNY is ranked #582 in best value colleges in the US by Niche. It is ranked #297 in top performers on social mobility by US News. Listed below are a few ranking highlights of the University of Kentucky:

• Ranked #301-#500 in the Graduate Employability Rankings by QS Rankings
• Ranked #179 in best value schools and #61 in top public schools by US News
• Ranked #101 in public colleges and #140 in research universities by Forbes
• Ranked #222 in America’s best value colleges 2019 by Forbes
• Ranked #64 in North America by eduRank

University of Kentucky World Rankings

The Masters in Finance program offered at UKY is ranked #141-#150 in the world university rankings. It is also ranked #301-#400 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Ranking. The world rankings of the University of Kentucky are tabulated below:

University of Kentucky National Rankings

UNY is ranked #209 in top colleges 2021 by Forbes. It is also ranked #104 in top public universities in America by Niche. UNY is ranked #79 in best colleges for veterans by US News. Given below are some of the national rankings of the University of Kentucky:

• Ranked #127 in national universities by US News and World Report Rankings
• Ranked #302 in the US College Rankings 2022 by Times Higher Education
• Ranked #295 in best colleges in America by Niche
• Ranked #88 in the country by uniRank
• Ranked #95 in the nation by CWUR
• Ranked #60 in the United Stated by eduRank

University of Kentucky Rankings by Subject

The University of Kentucky is ranked #73 in the QS WUR-Rankings by Subject. It is also ranked #96 in best undergraduate engineering programs by US News. Tabulated below are the subject rankings awarded to UKY by the US News and World Report Rankings: