University of Kentucky

10 Interesting Facts about The University of Kentucky

1. The University of Kentucky (UK) is a public research university located in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
2. UK was founded in 1865 and is the largest university in the state of Kentucky.
3. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
4. UK has a total enrollment of over 30,000 students, including over 23,000 undergraduates and over 7,000 graduate students.
5. The university offers more than 200 academic programs across 16 colleges and professional schools, including the Gatton College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering, and the College of Medicine.
6. UK is known for its strong programs in agriculture, engineering, medicine, and law.
7. The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.
8. UK’s sports teams are known as the Wildcats and compete in NCAA Division I athletics, including basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball.
9. The university has produced several notable alumni, including former U.S. Vice President Alben Barkley, actress Ashley Judd, and NBA player Anthony Davis.
10. UK is also known for its commitment to sustainability, and has been recognized as one of the greenest universities in the United States.

Tuition & Fee

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

All programs

Agriculture
Arts and Sciences
Business
Communication and Information
Dentistry
Design
Education
Economics
Engineering
Fine Arts
Health Sciences
International study
Lewis Honors
Libraries
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Public Policy and Administration
Public Health
Social Work
The Graduate School

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

20,239 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,988