University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky is on a 918-acre campus in the urban setting of Lexington, KY, not far from Cincinnati and Louisville.

University of Kentucky Student Activities

University of Kentucky has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Kentucky has fraternities and sororities.

University of Kentucky has several thriving Wildcat Service Dogs. In fact, more students participate in the Wildcat Service Dogs than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Kentucky include Alpha Phi Omega, Pre-Medical Activities Council, Society of Women Engineers and Snowcats.

University of Kentucky students' favorite campus traditions are Campus Ruckus hosted by Student Activities Board, Crunch Brunch hosted by Student Activities Board and DanceBlue 24-hour Dance Marathon hosted by DanceBlue.

Does University of Kentucky Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Kentucky.

University of Kentucky offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Kentucky students live off campus. In 2022, 28% of undergrads at University of Kentucky lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Kentucky. There are 6,635 spots available in on-campus housing for all 21,900 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 6,061 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Kentucky offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Kentucky Athletics

At University of Kentucky there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Kentucky:

Is University of Kentucky Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Kentucky is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Kentucky campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Kentucky offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Kentucky

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Kentucky, take Interstate 64/75 to Lexington, KY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Blue Grass Airport (Lexington, KY) airport.

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