University of Kentucky
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Email: admissions@uky.edu
Transfer Admissions Email: uktransfer@uky.edu
Phone: (859) 257-2000
About Us
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the University of Kentucky is a public research institution uniquely situated between downtown Lexington and the rolling green hills of thoroughbred horse farms that are the trademark of our region. With more than 200 academic programs spread across 16 colleges and professional schools, more than 450 student organizations and clubs excited for new members or the 22 varsity sports programs to follow throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the University of Kentucky.
Quick Facts
School Setting: Suburban
Undergrad Population: 25,000
Average Class Size: 26
Institution Type: Public
Application Deadline for Fall 2021: December 1
Our Location
Top 3 Things to Know About Us!
One of just eight schools in the country with the full complement of liberal arts, engineering, professional agricultural and medical colleges, and disciplines on one contiguous campus.
Despite being a large university with over 31,000 students, 85 percent of classes at UK have 50 students or less and we have a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
Over the last seven years, UK has undergone a complete campus transformation that includes 14 new residence halls, a new Academic Science Building, a newly renovated Gatton College of Business and a brand new $20 million Student Center.
