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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
19,526
Total Undergrads
Including 1,631 Part-time
4,328
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 46 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
51% Women
49% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Southeastern Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

8
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $984,479)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $174,279)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 83 71 - Yes
Baseball 35 - Yes -
Basketball 13 14 - Yes
Football 130 - - -
Golf 11 8 - Yes
Gymnastics - 15 Yes -
Soccer 34 30 Yes Yes
Softball - 22 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 36 29 - Yes
Tennis 13 11 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 13 Yes Yes
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes Yes
Rifle - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - - Yes
Water Polo - - - Yes
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.5%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.6%
Hispanic 1.5%
Non-resident alien 4.3%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.0%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 80.9%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
  • Hospital on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 21 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 6
Drug Law Violation 41
Liquor Law Violation 10
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 8
Property Crime 54

Notable Alumni

  • Ashley Judd, Actress; star of Double Jeopardy
  • Thomas Hunt Morgan, Winner of the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine
  • William Lipscomb, Winner of the 1976 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
  • Stonewall Jackson, Famous Civil War general
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Katie from KY
  • 3
  • “My view on dorm life might be a little biased because I lived in a suite since moving to campus. The suites are really nice and friendly. However, I've also…”

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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Kassidy from Lexington, KY
  • Jun-18-2013 I am a current student here

    I think the food is pretty good. They have lots of fast food restaurants on campus that you can chose from, but there are also places where with healthy choices and more of like a deli type place.

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  • 4
  • Brittany from Lexington, KY
  • Jun-12-2013 I am a current student here

    Stay away from K-Lair. Ovid's is excellent, but kind of expensive. The campus cafeteria locations aren't that bad, but they're not great either.

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  • 4
  • Ashley B.
  • Jun-10-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is great! You will never go hungry living on campus.

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  • 1
  • from Louisville, KY
  • Jun-06-2013 I am a current student here

    Food and dining is definitely not what you will be used to coming from home but once again you will find yourself wanting swipes in your later years.

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  • 4
  • Summer from Lily, KY
  • May-14-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is actually pretty good. My favorite is Ovid's; they have the best breakfast! There are several dining options on campus and they offer basically anything you could want.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Kassidy from Lexington, KY
  • Jun-18-2013 I am a current student here

    I never joined the Greek life, but I know a lot of people who have, and they say it makes them feel apart of something. They meet so many people and they love it.

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  • 0
  • Elizabeth from Louisville, KY
  • Jun-03-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek life is a great way to make friends and meet new people throughout the large campus. However, Greek life does not encourage members to remain true to themselves. Instead, it promotes conformity to fit in with the selected fraternity or sorority.

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  • 0
  • Natalie from Pewee Valley, KY
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    I am a part of Greek life on campus and it is the best decision I made. It allows you to grow as a person and helps shape you into your best self. I have sisters I can rely on if things get tough.

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  • 0
  • Miranda
  • Mar-26-2013 I am a current student here

    The University of Kentucky is known for Greek life. Most of the campus is involved in sorority or frat.

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  • 0
  • Alexa from Fishers, IN
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    I am a part of Greek life on campus and I absolutely love it! It keeps me very involved with the school and has given me so many opportunities that I wouldn't have had without it. A large percentage of this university is involved with Greek organizations and I strongly encourage people to consider joining it.

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