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University of Kentucky Women's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Kentucky women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from Lexington, Kentucky. Led by head coach Kenny Brooks, University of Kentucky pairs a 93% acceptance rate with a 71% graduation rate and a $21,958 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
35,216
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
93%
State
Kentucky
City
Lexington
Address
South Limestone

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 56% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Kenny Brooks
Head Coach
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Lindsey Hicks
Associate Head Coach
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Ciara Gregory
Director of Recruiting Operations & Assistant Coach
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Josh Petersen
Assistant Coach
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Radvile Autukaite
Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 40% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
87%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
71%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,266
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$59,025
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 35% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,109
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$32,747
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,016
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,958
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 92% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$7,659,582
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,430,246
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (859) 257-9000[email protected]

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