| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
22,705 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
21,199 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,506 |
| Total graduate students: |
7,022 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
5,745 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,277 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
27% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 75.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.9% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 76.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
779 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lexington, KY |
| Population of city/town: |
308,428 |
| Nearest major city: |
Cincinnati |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
90 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
296,550 |
| Online campus map: |
ukcc.uky.edu/cgi-bin/
mapper?maps.391+campus+x=2+y=4 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Housing available on a first come, first-served basis; freshmen and underclassmen have first priority. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (73%)
- women's dorms (10%)
- men's dorms (13%)
- sorority housing (1%)
- fraternity housing (2%)
- single-student apartments (1%)
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Theme, cooperative, and wellness housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
29% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
71% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
55% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
810 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Architecture, chemistry/physics, engineering, geological sciences, veterinary science, law, fine arts, and medical libraries. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries, center for American music; art and anthropology museums. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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math |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, career, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
23 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
16 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
18% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
19 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
13 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
30% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Kentucky Kernel |
| Number of honor societies: |
20 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
450 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Alpha Omega International Freedom Ministries, Baptist Campus Ministry, Berean Bible Study, Calvary Campus Ministries, Campus Ministry International, Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Medical & Dental Society, Cats for Christ, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, Christian Science Organization, Christian Student Fellowship, Cornerstone Campus Life Ministry, Disciples on Campus, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hillel, Ignite UK, International Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministries, Maxwell Street Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association, Newman Center, Reformed University Fellowship, Students for Christ, United Prayer Front, University Christian Fellowship, Wesley Foundation, Young Life |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Chinese Students & Scholars Association, Thai Association of Kentucky; African, Indian, Muslim, Taiwanese, and Turkish Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Council |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Chorus, glee club, marching and pep bands, symphonic band and orchestra, opera workshop, drill team, modern dance club, theatre, debate club, team managers, other academic and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Mitch Barnhart,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Sandy Bell,
Executive Associate Athletics Director/Student Athlete Services/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
University of Kentucky,
Memorial Coliseum,
Lexington, KY 40506-0019,
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| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Wildcats |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Southeastern Conference (Division I, Football I-A) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | |
| Men's basketball | yes | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's diving | no | |
| Men's football | yes | |
| Men's golf | yes | |
| Men's riflery | yes | |
| Men's soccer | yes | |
| Men's swimming | yes | |
| Men's tennis | yes | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's basketball | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | |
| Women's diving | no | |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's gymnastics | yes | |
| Women's riflery | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | |
| Women's softball | yes | |
| Women's swimming | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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aquatics and tennis recreation center, gymnasium, track; basketball and volleyball courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football, golf, handball, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track, tug-of-war, turkey trot, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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aikido, cricket, cycling, dance, disc golf, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, handball, ice hockey, in-line skating, judo, karate, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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aikido, cricket, cycling, dance, disk golf, dressage, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, handball, ice hockey, in-line skating, judo, karate, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swing dance, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Cincinnati (90 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Lexington, KY (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Cincinnati (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lexington, KY (3 miles) |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
40% within 2 years of graduation |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
67% within two years of graduation |
| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Tom Hammond, sportscaster, NBC
- Ashley Judd, philanthropist, activist, actress
- Story Musgrave, retired NASA astronaut.
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