University of Kentucky Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Kentucky Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Kentucky
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 417
th
From its inception in 1980, University of Kentucky was discovered in UNIRANKS at 95th and has maintained University of Kentucky for 44 years, keeping a steady average of 172.3 across almost all ranking systems. Quantum has amassed 150 ranking records over 44 years, spanning 8 international systems. University of Kentucky ranked at 417th in world, 100th in country and 100th in region , with the most reasonable rank in UNIRANKS at 189th, and an unusual rank on US News at 366th. We believe University of Kentucky is accurately ranked at 172.3, with more information on each ranking and system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
447 th
383 rd
University of Kentucky ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 108 | 108 | 87 | 79 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 114.38 | 149 | 79 | 70 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 177.32 | 189 | 82 | 68 |
| US News | 2002 | 156.81 | 200 | 93 | 84 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 210.67 | 277 | 92 | 81 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 319.64 | 383 | 110 | 92 |
| Times Higher Education | 2010 | 423.6 | 447 | 114 | 94 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 600 | 600 | 162 | 144 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 600 | 600 | 162 | 144 |
| QS | 2010 | 562.73 | 685 | 133 | 104 |
University of Kentucky ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 189 | 44 | 177.32 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2010 | 447 | 10 | 423.6 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 383 | 22 | 319.64 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 277 | 15 | 210.67 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2002 | 200 | 21 | 156.81 | Fairly Accurate | 2021 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 149 | 21 | 114.38 | Highly Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 685 | 15 | 562.73 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 108 | 1 | 108 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 600 | 1 | 600 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 600 | 1 | 600 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Kentucky Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Kentucky Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Kentucky Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Kentucky initially ranked 95th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 177.32 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2010: University of Kentucky, first achieving a 348th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2010, has since maintained an average 423.6 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 10 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 239th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Kentucky has preserved a consistent average of 319.64 over 22 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Kentucky, which was ranked 161st by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 210.67 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2002: Since being ranked 107th by US News in 2002, University of Kentucky has consistently secured an average 156.81 position in US News over 21 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 156.81 to 366th in US News.
University of Kentucky Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 92nd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Kentucky has maintained an average 114.38 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 114.38 to 185th has emerged in Webometrices.
University of Kentucky Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 350th placement by QS in 2010, University of Kentucky has upheld a steady 562.73 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Kentucky, which was ranked 108th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 108 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Kentucky initially ranked 600th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 600 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Kentucky Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Kentucky initially ranked 600th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 600 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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